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Garlic Butter Shrimp Stuffed Peppers

Garlic butter shrimp stuffed peppers - the image shows a plate of four stuffed bell peppers. the peppers are red and green in color and are arranged in a circular pattern on a white plate. each bell pepper has a layer of melted cheese on top, which is garnished with chopped parsley. the cheese appears to be melted and bubbly, and the peppers are stuffed with a mixture of herbs and spices. the plate is sitting on a marble countertop, and there is a sprig of parsley in the background.

Delicious bell peppers stuffed with succulent garlic butter shrimp and a flavorful blend of cheese and herbs, baked to perfection for a satisfying and elegant meal.

Ingredients

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4 medium bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the hollowed bell peppers upright in a baking dish and drizzle the inside with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.
Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and mix them in the skillet with the garlic butter sauce.
Remove half of the garlic butter shrimp mixture and set aside for topping later.
To the remaining shrimp mixture in the skillet, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley until combined.
Spoon the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly into each prepared bell pepper.
Top each stuffed pepper with the reserved garlic butter shrimp pieces.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.