Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers

🧂 Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers (any color)

1/2 lb crab meat, drained and flaked

1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped

1 cup cooked rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the peppers: Slice off the tops, remove seeds and membranes. Brush lightly with olive oil and place in a baking dish, cut side up.

Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked veggies, crab meat, shrimp, rice, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

Stuff the peppers: Spoon the seafood mixture evenly into each pepper.

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the tops are golden and bubbly.

Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.