Shrimp Alfredo Stuffed Bell Peppers (Printable Version)

Bell peppers filled with shrimp, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a luscious and vibrant main dish.

# Components:

→ Bell Peppers

01 - 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), tops removed and seeds discarded

→ Shrimp Filling

02 - 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
06 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
07 - 1 cup cooked white rice

→ Alfredo Sauce

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Topping

14 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set oven to 375°F. Prepare for baking the peppers.
02 - Arrange bell peppers upright in a baking dish, lightly brush with olive oil, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes until softened. Remove from oven and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook until just pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach and sauté until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
05 - In a saucepan over medium-low, melt butter. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Add cooked white rice and Alfredo sauce to the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Thoroughly mix until fully combined.
07 - Spoon shrimp Alfredo filling evenly into pre-baked bell peppers. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each filled pepper.
08 - Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is golden and peppers are tender.
09 - Allow peppers to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of everyday ingredients and a single main protein so it is budget friendly
  • No need for pasta but you still satisfy every creamy Alfredo craving
  • Perfect for meal prep and leftovers taste even better the next day
  • Crowd-pleaser that looks fancy but is secretly simple to make
02 -
  • High protein meal that leaves you full and satisfied
  • Versatile dish that can be adapted for different diets and leftovers
  • Makes a vibrant centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions
03 -
  • Always sauté your aromatics low and slow so nothing burns that builds a deeper sweeter flavor in the filling
  • Let your Alfredo sauce thicken in the pan a bit before mixing in so your filling is not too runny
  • If your peppers wobble in the dish slice a sliver off their bottoms so they stand tall and do not tip when stuffing
  • Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella really do taste better and melt more smoothly than pre-shredded
  • Letting the peppers rest before serving allows the sauce to thicken slightly and makes them easier to plate up

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