Seafood Stuffed Peppers | Kara Lydon

These spicy seafood stuffed peppers are Mexican-inspired and pack in irresistible spice! Made with white fish, these peppers pack in nourishing protein however don’t compromise on taste!In case you’re in search of a enjoyable twist on stuffed peppers, it’s a must to attempt a seafood filling! Seafood is a satisfying and nourishing supply of lean protein.

The filling for these peppers is Mexican-inspired – full of a number of spice and taste! Full of brown rice and black beans, these peppers are additionally an important supply of fiber.

supply of carbs, protein, and fats, these peppers are positive to maintain you feeling full and glad. 

Elements You’ll Want

Notes on Elements

Cod: cod is one in every of my favourite white fish varieties as a result of it’s tender, flaky and flavorful, however any white fish selection will do. Suppose haddock, tilapia or grouper. These can be scrumptious with shrimp too. You might at all times do a mixture of each!

Chili powder: provides smoky and spicy taste

Paprika: provides a sweeter spice

Cayenne pepper: dials up the warmth! In case you like issues hotter on the spice spectrum, add extra cayenne!

Black beans: I used canned – be sure you drain and rinse earlier than utilizing

Brown rice: I take advantage of frozen (microwavable) brown rice to save lots of on time

Tomatoes: I like to make use of tomatoes on-the-vine (or from my native farmer’s market if in-season!) as I feel they’re most flavorful

Bitter cream: provides a creamy ingredient to the filling. Might use Greek yogurt as a substitute!

Pepper Jack cheese: provides one other ingredient of warmth and scrumptious melty cheesiness

Bell peppers: any shade will do! I like to make use of quite a lot of purple, inexperienced, yellow, and orange for visible attraction!

Tools You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – should you make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

baking dish

sauté pan

The right way to Make Seafood Stuffed Peppers

1. Make spice rub. Mix chili powder, paprika, cayenne and salt. Rub 1/2 spice combination on each side of the fish. Save the remainder for the filling.
2. Cook dinner fish. Cook dinner cod in a nonstick pan over medium warmth till tender and flaky, about 2-3 minutes on either side. USDA recommends cooking fish till it reaches an inside temperature of 145 levels F.
3. Make the filling. Over low warmth, add beans, tomatoes, rice, bitter cream, Pepper Jack cheese, and remaining spice combination to the pan with the cod.
4. Stuff peppers. Place bell peppers right into a small baking dish (peppers must be cosy). Fill peppers to the highest with filling.
5. Bake peppers. Cowl baking dish with foil and bake peppers at 400 levels F till barely tender, about 30-35 minutes. Take away foil, add remaining cheese over prime and bake till cheese is effervescent, about 10 minutes.

Skilled Suggestions

• Break aside the fish into small items proper within the pan. Cod will flake aside simply within the pan so no have to soiled one other dish!
• Use canned beans and frozen brown rice for time-savers!

Stuffed Peppers FAQs

Do it’s a must to boil or soften peppers earlier than stuffing them?

Some recipes name for pre-baking or boiling the peppers earlier than you stuff them. Moderately than create an additional step, we discovered that baking for longer (an hour in whole) helped to melt the peppers. 

Do you slice peppers lengthwise or reduce the tops off for stuffed peppers?

That is principally a desire! You’ll be able to reduce the tops off after which chop them up for diced peppers to make use of in one other dish. Or, you may reduce them in half lengthwise. This manner you’re filling your plate with two halves as a substitute of 1 pepper, it’s a bit simpler to chop and eat, and there’s extra floor space for melted cheese! In case you’re going to go the lengthwise-way, you’ll wish to use a big baking dish to suit all of the pepper halves!

What different seafood can I take advantage of?

I like utilizing cod on this recipe however you may use any kind of delicate white fish – tilapia, grouper, or haddock. Shrimp would even be scrumptious!

Can I make this recipe vegetarian? Sure! Merely omit the fish and add extra beans and rice!

Storage and Preparation

Stuffed peppers leftovers might be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days.

To save lots of time, you may put together the filling as much as two days prematurely and retailer within the fridge till prepared to make use of.

Recipes That Pair Nicely

Kale Salad with Pomegranate

6 Ingredient Corn and Tomato Salad

Summer season Peach Corn Salad

For extra Mexican-inspired dishes, try my different recipes under!

The Greatest Mexican Road Corn Dip

Chipotle Impressed Vegan Burrito Bowl

Blackened Salmon Tacos with Corn Avocado Salsa

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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to carry you probably the most scrumptious (and most stunning) dish! The unique submit was printed August 2015.

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