Cajun Style Stuffed Peppers



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Prep Time:
45 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
1 hr

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 6largegreen bell peppers
  • 3tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1onion, diced
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • ½teaspoondried oregano
  • 1tablespoonCreole seasoning
  • black pepper to taste
  • ¾poundshrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½links of andouille sausage, diced
  • 1cupuncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 ½cupschicken broth
  • 1(8 ounce) cantomato sauce
  • 1lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish (Optional)
  • Louisiana-style hot sauce (Optional)

  • Directions

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8×12 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove tops and seeds from peppers. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. Stir in garlic, and season with oregano, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Stir in shrimp and sausage, and cook until shrimp turns pink, 5 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Cook until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Fill peppers with stuffing mixture, and place in baking dish.

    Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    307 Calories
    10g Fat
    40g Carbs
    17g Protein

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