How to Make the Perfect Shrimp and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers
American · Medium · 45 min · 2 servings
Bell peppers are filled with a creamy mixture of shrimp, cottage cheese, and herbs then baked until tender and bubbling. It is a clever way to combine two underrated high-protein ingredients into one impressive dish.
Why this recipe works
This Shrimp and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 45 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 390 calories with 42g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 300 g raw shrimp peeled deveined and roughly chopped
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 3 large bell peppers halved and seeded
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 30 g shredded mozzarella cheese
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Peppers
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Arrange the halved bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish. Brush lightly with olive oil and pre-bake for 10 minutes to soften them slightly before adding the filling.
Step 2: Make the Filling
Combine cottage cheese, chopped shrimp, minced garlic, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and stir until well combined. The mixture will be thick and creamy.
Step 3: Fill and Top
Remove peppers from the oven and spoon the shrimp and cottage cheese mixture generously into each pepper half. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of each stuffed pepper.
Step 4: Bake Until Done
Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through, the filling is set, and the mozzarella is golden and bubbly on top. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- cottage cheese → ricotta cheese for a smoother and milder filling texture
- mozzarella cheese → Parmesan cheese for a sharper and saltier topping
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Skipping the pre-bake step for the peppers which results in undercooked crunchy peppers that do not match the tender filling
- Using raw whole shrimp without chopping them making the filling difficult to eat and unevenly cooked
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 390 calories, 42g protein, 18g carbs, 11g fat, 4g fiber.
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