Shrimp and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers
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.
Baked bell peppers stuffed with a protein-rich shrimp and cottage cheese filling for a satisfying low-carb dinner.
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Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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