🌶️ Cajun Surf & Turf Stuffed Bell Peppers

A bold and flavorful dish combining Cajun-seasoned steak and shrimp stuffed into sweet bell peppers with rice and cheese. It’s a hearty meal with a perfect balance of spice and savory seafood flavor.

🧾 Ingredients

For the peppers

• 4 large bell peppers (any color)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup cooked rice

Surf & Turf Filling

• 200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 200 g steak (sirloin or flank), diced small

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Optional

• Fresh parsley for garnish

• Lemon wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. Prepare peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly brush them with olive oil.

3. Cook the steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced steak for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook shrimp: In the same skillet cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and chop into smaller pieces if desired.

5. Make the filling: In the skillet sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

6. Combine mixture: Add cooked rice, steak, and shrimp back into the pan. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

7. Stuff peppers: Fill each pepper with the surf & turf mixture and top with shredded cheese.

8. Bake: Place peppers in a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

9. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

❓ Q&A – Cajun Surf & Turf Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. What does “surf and turf” mean?

It refers to a combination of seafood (surf) and red meat (turf) in one dish.

2. What type of steak works best?

Sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye are great options because they cook quickly and stay tender.

3. Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes. Just thaw and pat them dry before cooking.

4. Are these stuffed peppers spicy?

They have mild heat from the Cajun seasoning. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less seasoning.

5. Can I make this recipe low-carb?

Yes. Replace the rice with cauliflower rice.

6. Can I prepare these ahead of time?

Yes. You can assemble the stuffed peppers and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.