Spicy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Spicy Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound unpeeled fresh shrimp; 8 large green or yellow bell peppers; 2 mirlitons, peeled and chopped; 1 pound yellow squash, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped tasso*; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning; 1 1/2 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound unpeeled fresh shrimp
8 large green or yellow bell peppers
2 mirlitons, peeled and chopped
1 pound yellow squash, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tasso*
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 1/2 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Peel shrimp; devein. Set aside.
2
Cut tops from bell peppers; discard seeds and membrane.
3
Cook bell pepper shells in boiling water to cover in a saucepan over medium-high heat 6 minutes; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
4
Saute mirliton and next 6 ingredients in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until tender; add shrimp and tasso, and saute 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat. Stir in Creole seasoning and breadcrumbs; spoon into bell peppers. Sprinkle with cheese; replace pepper tops. Place in a greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
5
Bake peppers, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
6
* Country ham may be substituted.

556

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound unpeeled fresh shrimp, 8 large green or yellow bell peppers, 2 mirlitons, peeled and chopped, 1 pound yellow squash, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Stuffed Peppers

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