Crab and Prosciutto-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Crab and Prosciutto-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lump crab meat; 1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal; 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup); 1 large egg, at room temperature; Kosher salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 2 small red bell peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed; 2 small yellow or orange bell peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed; Olive oil, for drizzling; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 pound lump crab meat
1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 large egg, at room temperature
Kosher salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 small red bell peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
2 small yellow or orange bell peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the crab, cornflakes, half the prosciutto, the mayonnaise, scallions, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
3
Spoon the filling into the bell pepper halves, dividing it evenly.
4
Place the remaining prosciutto on top of the filling and drizzle with olive oil.
5
Arrange the filled peppers in a single layer in a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish or small roasting pan.
6
Pour the broth around the peppers.
7
Bake until the peppers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
8
Transfer to a platter and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lump crab meat, 1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal, 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Crab and Prosciutto-Stuffed Peppers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab and Prosciutto-Stuffed Peppers

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