Cajun Surf & Turf Stuffed Peppers
These Cajun stuffed peppers are packed with shrimp, crab, sausage, and beef—flavorful, spicy, and baked to perfection. A Southern favorite with bold personality!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
5 bell peppers, halved and cleaned
1½ lbs ground beef
1 hot sausage patty
1 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
1 container crab meat
1 can chicken broth
½ onion, finely chopped
½ bell pepper or 1 celery stalk, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1½ sticks butter
½ bag bread crumbs (adjust for texture)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Optional: diced ham or sausage (for extra flavor)
Instructions
Prep Peppers: Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery or chopped bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
Cook Filling: Stir in ground beef, sausage, shrimp, crab meat, and any optional diced meat. Season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the meat is browned and the seafood is cooked through.
Add Bread Crumbs & Broth: Gradually mix in bread crumbs, then pour in chicken broth. Stir until mixture is thick and spoonable (like thick oatmeal).
Fill Peppers: Spoon mixture generously into each pepper half. Top with extra breadcrumbs if desired.
Bake: Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil, reduce oven to 300°F, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more.
Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, use smoked sausage or andouille.
Swap or add other seafood like crawfish or scallops for variety.
You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble and bake.
Serve with rice, cornbread, or a side salad for a complete Southern-style meal.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/cajun-surf-turf-stuffed-peppers/
