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Garlic Butter Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers with Melted Cheese and Fresh Herbs

The ultimate garlic butter shrimp stuffed bell peppers featuring succulent shrimp, roasted bell peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese. This colorful main dish combines the rich garlic butter sauce with the sweet roasted pepper flavor, creating an unforgettable dining experience that elevates the classic stuffed pepper to extraordinary heights perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining guests, or any time you crave the perfect balance of seafood and vegetables.

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Mastering the Perfect Shrimp-Stuffed Pepper Every Time

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Pepper Preparation Technique:
Learning to properly halve, seed, and pre-roast bell peppers creates the ideal texture and flavor base while ensuring they maintain structural integrity throughout the stuffing and final baking process.
Garlic Butter Sauce Mastery:
Perfecting the timing of garlic aromatics in butter before adding shrimp ensures maximum flavor infusion without burning the garlic, creating the signature sauce that defines this dish.
Shrimp Cooking Precision:
Understanding the visual cues of properly cooked shrimp and knowing when to stop cooking prevents tough, rubbery texture and ensures tender, juicy seafood in every bite.
Strategic Layering:
Mastering the art of filling each pepper cavity with the right amount of shrimp and sauce, then topping with cheese ensures even distribution and perfectly balanced flavors in every serving.
Final Baking Excellence:
Achieving the ideal oven temperature and timing creates golden, bubbly cheese while finishing the shrimp cooking without drying them out, resulting in a perfectly unified, restaurant-quality dish.
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The Art of Garlic Butter Shrimp Stuffed Peppers Perfection

Pepper Preparation Technique
Learning to properly halve, seed, and pre-roast bell peppers creates the ideal texture and flavor base while ensuring they maintain structural integrity throughout the stuffing and final baking process.
Garlic Butter Sauce Mastery
Perfecting the timing of garlic aromatics in butter before adding shrimp ensures maximum flavor infusion without burning the garlic, creating the signature sauce that defines this dish.
Shrimp Cooking Precision
Understanding the visual cues of properly cooked shrimp and knowing when to stop cooking prevents tough, rubbery texture and ensures tender, juicy seafood in every bite.
Strategic Layering
Mastering the art of filling each pepper cavity with the right amount of shrimp and sauce, then topping with cheese ensures even distribution and perfectly balanced flavors in every serving.
Final Baking Excellence
Achieving the ideal oven temperature and timing creates golden, bubbly cheese while finishing the shrimp cooking without drying them out, resulting in a perfectly unified, restaurant-quality dish.
Mastering the Perfect Shrimp-Stuffed Pepper Every Time
Pepper Selection: Choose peppers that sit flat when cut in half for easier stuffing and even cooking. Look for peppers with thick walls that will hold their shape during roasting.
Shrimp Preparation: Don't overcook the shrimp in the skillet as they will continue cooking in the oven. Remove from heat when they're just pink and opaque for the most tender texture.
Cheese Options: Mix smoked mozzarella with regular mozzarella for added depth of flavor, or substitute gruyere for a more sophisticated taste profile.
Make-Ahead Method: Prepare the peppers and shrimp filling up to 24 hours in advance, store separately in the refrigerator, and assemble just before the final baking step.
Flavor Variations: Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or spinach to the shrimp mixture for additional Mediterranean flavors and nutrients.
Avoiding Soggy Peppers: If your peppers release too much liquid during baking, carefully drain the excess before adding the cheese topping to ensure a perfectly textured final dish.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers with Melted Cheese and Fresh Herbs

The ultimate garlic butter shrimp stuffed bell peppers featuring succulent shrimp, roasted bell peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese. This colorful main dish combines the rich garlic butter sauce with the sweet roasted pepper flavor, creating an unforgettable dining experience that elevates the classic stuffed pepper to extraordinary heights perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining guests, or any time you crave the perfect balance of seafood and vegetables.

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Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Main Course
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Yield
6 servings
Dietary
Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, High-Protein
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Bell Peppers:
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6 medium bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and green)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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For the Garlic Butter Shrimp Filling:
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1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Juice of 1 lemon
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For the Cheese Topping:
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1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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For the Garnish:
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
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Lemon wedges for serving
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For Special Equipment:
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Large rimmed baking sheet
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Large skillet
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Sharp knife for pepper prep

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place pepper halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until slightly softened and edges begin to char.
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While peppers roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice, allowing the sauce to reduce for 1-2 minutes while stirring to coat the shrimp.
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Remove the peppers from the oven and flip them cut-side up. Divide the garlic butter shrimp evenly among the pepper halves, spooning some of the butter sauce over each.
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Top each stuffed pepper with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and basil, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.