Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Mushroom

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Mushroom  is perhaps the easiest, tastiest & quickest stuffed peppers recipe that you will ever make. The melty cheese lends an ultimate creaminess to this one pot dish & perfectly compliments the taste of shrimp. If you are looking for an easy one-dish meal for weeknights than look no further because these shrimp stuffed peppers will be your best choice! 

Stuffed Bell peppers are always a joy to make. Because they are compatible with a wide variety of stuffings and do not limit you with a few boring choices.

We always love when we can mix and match the stuffings according to our taste preference.

To make things even easier you may use up any left over rice or veggies to stuff them.

And if you want to elevate the taste of these stuffed capsicums even more do not forget your favorite sauce - a salsa or a hot pepper sauce is always a hit.

We didn't use any sauce and kept things super simple.

Oh! yes you can make them either in your air fryer (today's recipe) or bake them in the oven (method included).

FAQs - Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Mushroom

What's in stuffed bell peppers

You can make these healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers with a stuffing of your choice.

Or choose our recipe of Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Mushroom & a few add-ons that are just so easy to find at home or in the store.

Here's the list.....

• Mains: Medium de-shelled shrimps, whole or diced (we used whole).
• Veggies: Leek, Mushroom (diced or halved)
• Rest: Garlic, chilli flakes, cheese, scallion & cilantro.
• Seasonings: Paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice.

More Stuffing Ideas

In case you decide to go for a different stuffing for your Bell Peppers here are a few interesting choices to make your meal more tasty:

• Grains: Cooked rice (both white & brown works well), cooked quinoa, cooked couscous (we love couscous).
• Beans: Cooked beans or canned beans (pinto, red, white all work for us).
• Meat: Ground lamb, ground/diced/shredded chicken, ground turkey, ground beef.
• Seafood: Shrimp works best.
• Veggies: Cooked mushroom, leek,  spinach, canned or broiled tomatoes.
• Seasonings: Paprika, crushed pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes or pick your favorite.
• Salsa: Salsa, Hot pepper sauce (our favorite).
• Cheese: Shredded Mozzarella, Cheddar, pepper Jack.

Can Stuffed Bell Peppers be Frozen

Yes stuffed bell peppers do great in the freezer for 2 months when frozen right!

Don't worry we are here to help you with simple steps that work every single time.

Make sure that the stuffing is well cooked, I mean to say do not keep the stuffing half cooked & think that you are going to cook the rest after thawing from the freezer.

 You may keep your bell peppers cooked or raw. And skip the cheese totally.

You may add it later when you bring the stuffed bell peppers out from the freezer.

The ideal way to freeze Cooked stuffed bell peppers

Only 3 easy steps & you are all sorted for an easy weeknight meal.

1. Cook the stuffing, stuff them in the bell peppers & cook them (bake, air fry) without the cheese. Allow them to cool completely.
   
2. Put them in a large freezer safe dish,  cover the dish with aluminum foil, wrap the entire dish with cling wrap & pop it in the freezer.
3. Or if you want to store single portion ( 1 capsicum), cling wrap it or vacuum seal it and store them into freezer safe bags.

Ready to eat some?

Just thaw them in the fridge, reheat the stuffed bell peppers with shrimp and mushroom either in your oven or air fryer & enjoy.

Cook a large batch for your family, make life easier & keep yourself sorted & happy for at least 2 months. Not bad right?

The smart way to freeze Uncooked stuffed bell peppers

Follow the above step from "Cooked stuffed bell peppers" except do not cook the stuffed peppers after stuffing them.

Instead blanch the bell peppers in hot water for a few mins before stuffing them with shrimp & mushroom.

Pop them in the freezer (already mentioned before how) blanched (only the cook the stuffing well).

When you are ready to eat them, you may either thaw them over night in the fridge & bake them or air fry them until your preferable consistency is reached.

We always love our stuffed peppers crunchy & not mushy.

But, if you prefer well cooked stuffed capsicums go ahead and increase the cooking time.

10 Side Dishes to serve with Stuffed Bell Peppers With Shrimp and Mushroom

1. Baked Potato wedges.
2. Quick Russian Salad.
3. Warm loaded quinoa salad.
4. Roasted veggies.
5. Sweet Potato fries.
6. Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf.
7. Asian Ramen Slaw.
8. Dressed up zoodles.
9. Twice bakes potatoes with cheese topping.
10. Feta & veggie bake.

Should you blanch peppers before stuffing

Blanching is not mandatory. But you may blanch your bell peppers before stuffing. This will reduce there cooking time slightly.

I do not blanch them and I always prefer my bell peppers to retain a certain amount of crunch rather than turning soft & sloppy.

You may choose to blanch your peppers only if you decide to freeze them without cooking them fully or want to freeze them uncooked but only stuffed.

4 Pro Tips - Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimp and Mushroom in Air Fryer

1. For crunchy bell peppers air fry 6 mins at 400 F.
2. For soft stuffed bell peppers air fry 6 mins at 400 F + 8 mins more after reducing the temperature to 360 F.
3. We love topping them with more cheese after they are all cooked. You may skip this step & stick with a beautiful melted cheese topping.
4. For better texture spray or brush with oil before baking or air frying the stuffed peppers.

Stuffed Bell Peppers in the Oven

The recipe remains exact same.

Instead of using an air fryer bake the stuffed peppers in the oven at 350 F (180 C) for 30 mins or until the cheese melts & the peppers become tender.

If you prefer crunchy stuffed peppers like in today's recipe go ahead and reduce the baking time and bake them for 15-20 mins at 350 F.

Step by Step method to cook Stuffed Bell peppers with shrimp and mushroom in an Air fryer 

• Marinate the shrimps.

• Fry the shrimps in olive oil over medium high heat.

• Next, in the same pan saute the garlic & the leek until slightly soft.

• Now add the diced/halved mushrooms saute until slightly done.

• Add the fried shrimps + the jalapenos.

• Saute until the Jalapenos are slightly done but not overly soft.

• Allow, the cooked stuffing to cool down completely.

• Mix cheese, chili flakes, chopped cilantro & scallions with the cooked stuffing.

• Stuff the peppers gently with the help of a spoon. Press, stuff, repeat with all the bell peppers.

• Top with shredded cheese.

• Secure the bell pepper crown with tooth picks. This helps the stuffing to remain in place even if the peppers topple inside the air fryer.

• Air fry the stuffed peppers according to the mentioned time & temperature. Gently take out the tooth picks, serve hot topped with more cheese (as seen in the pictures in this blog)

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