Description
Cajun-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers are a flavorful dish filled with a zesty mixture of andouille sausage, shrimp, and vegetables, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeds removed
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb andouille sausage, diced
- ½ lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Dash hot sauce (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pepper halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish. Roast for 15 minutes while you make the filling.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Cook andouille sausage until browned, then add shrimp and sauté until just pink. Remove both and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions, celery, and diced bell pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Return sausage and shrimp to the pan, add cooked rice, and stir until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spoon filling into roasted pepper halves. Top with shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 10–15 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot with cornbread, salad, or a side of creamy grits.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the protein with chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- These peppers can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg