Vibrantly colored bell pepper halves, resplendent with a golden top crust, reveal an enticing mix of crab and veggies peeking out. A scattering of herbs adds to the appeal.

Crab Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lemon-Herb Crust

Name: Crab Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lemon-Herb Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: lump crab meat, 1 lb fresh; colorful bell peppers, 2 cut into halves, seeds removed; celery, 2 stalks finely chopped; onion, 1/2 finely chopped; garlic clove, 1 minced; grated parmesan, 1/2 cup; fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons finely chopped; fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon finely chopped; mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons; dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon; lemon zest, 1 tablespoon; large egg, 1; black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: May 13, 2024

With crisp spring air and fresh crab being the highlight, this dish is a sophisticated and visually stunning spin on the traditional American crab cake. Aromatic herbs and colorful vegetables envelop the crab, providing a vibrant and delicious contrast.

Ingredients (for 4)

Lump crab meat - 1 lb - fresh
Colorful bell peppers - 2 - cut into halves, seeds removed
Celery - 2 stalks - finely chopped
Onion - 1/2 - finely chopped
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Grated parmesan - 1/2 cup
Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons - finely chopped
Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon - finely chopped
Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
Large egg - 1
Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌶️🔪🔥

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bell peppers into halves, removing the seeds, drizzle with oil and place them with the cut-side down on a baking tray.
Step 2 - 🌶️🔥⏰

Roast the prepared bell peppers in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Step 3 - 🦀🧄🌿🥚🧂🥣

In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, chopped celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, half of the Parmesan, chopped parsley, thyme, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, egg, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4 - 🌶️🦀🥄

After roasting, remove the bell peppers from the oven, flip them over, and fill each pepper half with the crab mixture.
Step 5 - 🧀🌶️👌

Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the stuffed bell peppers.
Step 6 - 🌶️🧀🔥⏰

Bake the stuffed peppers in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden and sizzling
Step 7 - 🌿🍋🍽️

Remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool. If desired, garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Additional

You could spice things up with a touch of cayenne. Kids will enjoy mixing the ingredients and stuffing the peppers too.