Cajun Surf & Turf Stuffed Peppers (Print Format)
Sweet peppers filled with tender shrimp, crab, beef, and Cajun spice for a hearty, flavor-packed Southern dish.
# Ingredients:
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5 bell peppers, halved and cleaned
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1.5 lbs ground beef
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1 hot sausage patty
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
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1 container crab meat
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1 can chicken broth
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½ onion, finely chopped
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½ bell pepper or 1 celery stalk, chopped
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1½ sticks butter
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½ bag bread crumbs
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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Optional: diced ham or sausage
# Steps:
01 -
Slice bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and set aside.
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Melt butter in a large pot. Add onions, celery or bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
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Stir in ground beef, hot sausage, shrimp, crab meat, and any optional diced meats. Season with Cajun spice and cook until meats are browned and seafood is done.
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Add bread crumbs gradually, then pour in chicken broth. Mix until the texture resembles thick oatmeal.
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Spoon the mixture generously into each pepper half. Top with extra bread crumbs if desired.
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Cover peppers with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil, reduce heat to 300°F, and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes.
# Tips:
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For bolder flavor, use smoked sausage or increase the Cajun seasoning. Experiment with different seafood to enhance the flavors.