Fay'S Green Peppers
Savory stuffed green peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of shrimp, bread crumbs, and herbs, baked to perfection—perfect for a hearty appetizer or main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the green peppers in a saucepan and cover with boiling water.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Remove stems and seeds from the peppers.
- Trim the bottom of each pepper to allow them to stand upright.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.
- Cook the minced onion, optional garlic, and parsley or chopped celery tops for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the moistened bread crumbs, squeezing out excess moisture.
- Heat the mixture well.
- Add the cooked or canned shrimp, salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the beaten egg.
- Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a pan containing 1/4-inch boiling water.
- Dot the peppers with butter.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned, adding more water if necessary.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
660
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Shellfish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).