Stuffed bell peppers with meat and seafood filling, grilled to a fragrant perfection, are delicious and visually appealing. You all get into the kitchen with TasteVN to make this delicious grilled dish right away!
1. Grilled stuffed bell peppers with cheese
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cheese Serves 4 people
Ground pork shoulder 800 g Chicken eggs 2 pieces Bell peppers 1 kg Mozzarella cheese 200 g Filtered water 200 ml Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Garlic 1 bulb Accompanying vegetables 100 gr (Cilantro/ parsley/…) Shallots 5 bulbs Dried shiitake mushrooms 8 gr (or dried oyster mushrooms) MSG 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Seasoning 10 gr (salt/sugar/ground pepper)
How to prepare Grilled stuffed bell peppers with cheese
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the bell peppers, let them drain, then use a knife to cut off the stem. Next, carve a round hole where the stem was cut off, removing all the seeds and pulp inside. The remaining flesh of the pepper at the stem can be minced or blended into a paste.
Dry shiitake mushrooms, wash off the dirt, soak them in warm water until soft, then cut off the stems and chop them finely.
Peel the garlic and shallots, then chop them finely.
Tip for soaking shiitake mushrooms to be soft and clean from sand:
- First, you need to soak the shiitake mushrooms in hot water at 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for about 7 – 10 minutes to let them expand.
- Then gently rub them with your hands to clean off all the dirt, and rinse with clean water to prepare for cooking.
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Stuffing the filling
Put 800g of ground pork shoulder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper into a bowl. Mix well to allow the meat to absorb the seasoning evenly.
Heat a pan on the stove, add cooking oil and some minced garlic and shallots. Stir until the garlic and shallots are golden brown.
Add the chopped wood ear mushrooms, finely chopped green onions, 100g of Mozzarella cheese, 2 chicken eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and the fried garlic and shallots to the bowl of meat, along with 1/2 of the finely chopped chili.
Use your hands to mix the mixture for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined and cohesive.
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Stuffing the filling
Firmly stuff the filling inside the bell pepper.
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Grilled Bell Pepper
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
Arrange the bell peppers on a baking tray and place them in the oven. Grill the peppers at 200 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes.
Use a toothpick to pierce the filling. If it feels dry and does not stick to the toothpick, the filling is cooked.
Then, add Mozzarella cheese on top of the peppers and grill at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes until the cheese melts and turns a beautiful golden color.
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Make the Sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, chopped green onions, some garlic, shallots, and the remaining minced chili into a pan and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the leftover meat filling and stir until the meat is cooked. Then add 200ml of water and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stir well.
Slowly add the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring continuously until the desired thickness is achieved.
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Completion
Arrange the peppers on a plate. Then, drizzle the sauce on top, and garnish with green onions or cilantro to finish.
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Final Product
Stuffed bell peppers with cheese have a sweet, slightly pungent flavor from the pepper skin. The filling inside is chewy and flavorful. Along with the creamy richness of the melted cheese and the savory sauce, it will surely satisfy you.
2. Grilled stuffed bell peppers with seafood
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers Serves 2
Small tiger shrimp 200 gr Squid 100 gr Flour 100 gr Unsalted butter 100 gr Bell peppers 3 pieces (green/red/yellow) Onion 1/4 bulb Thyme 20 gr Mozarella cheese strands 50 gr Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Paprika powder 1/3 teaspoon Seasoning powder 2 teaspoons Minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- Fresh shrimp has bright colors, a clear body, and a straight shape. The head, legs, and tail are firmly attached to the body. Pressing the body of the shrimp feels firm, and it has a characteristic seafood smell, without any foul odor.
- Do not choose soft, slimy shrimp that have a cloudy color, with the head and legs no longer firmly attached to the body, as these shrimp have been stored for too long and are not fresh.
How to choose fresh squid
- Fresh squid has a shiny color, with the brown parts being dark brown and the white parts as white as milk. When gently shaken, the squid appears shiny and reflective.
- Pressing the body of the squid should feel elastic and firm. The tentacles and arms of the squid are securely attached. The squid’s eyes are clear, with visible pupils, and there is no sliminess.
- Do not choose soft, slimy squid that has a foul smell, with cloudy eyes, and the body parts easily separating, as these squid have been stored for too long and are not fresh.
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How to prepare Grilled Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Prepare the seafood
Shrimp should be washed, peeled, de-headed, and the black vein on the back should be completely removed. Half should be diced, and the other half left whole.
Clean the squid by removing the skin, washing it thoroughly, and then dicing it.
Combine the diced shrimp and squid in a bowl, mixing well with 2 teaspoons of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/3 teaspoon of paprika. Marinate the shrimp and squid for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Quick ways to remove the black vein from shrimp
Method 1: Peel the head and shell of the shrimp starting from the legs, holding the last segment tightly with two fingers, then pull it out. Next, use a knife to make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp to reveal the black vein, then use a toothpick to remove it.
Method 2: After cleaning the shrimp, insert a toothpick into the neck of the shrimp and pull out the black vein to remove it.
Method 3: Wash the shrimp and use scissors to cut along the shell to expose the black vein, then rinse under running water to clean.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of seafood
How to reduce the fishy smell of shrimp
To reduce the fishy smell of shrimp, soak them in water mixed with salt, sugar, and a little white wine before cooking, then rinse the shrimp with clean water.
How to reduce the fishy smell of squid
Method 1: Marinate squid with a few drops of sesame oil or add a little wine while stir-frying to help reduce the fishy smell.
Method 2: Boil water with some tea leaves, then add the cleaned squid for a quick blanch, which helps eliminate the fishy smell and prevents the squid from releasing water during cooking.
See details: Simple tips to eliminate the fishy smell of seafood
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Prepare other ingredients
20g of chopped oregano. Onion peeled and diced.
3 bell peppers, each cut into slices about 1cm thick from the stem, keep these pieces to use as decorative lids.
Next, cut another slice about 1cm thick, this slice should be diced.
Remove the seeds from the remaining part of the bell pepper to stuff with the filling.
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Sauté ingredients and make butter sauce
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic to fry until fragrant. Next, add the bell peppers and onions and sauté for about 30 seconds, turn off the heat, and transfer the peppers and onions to a bowl.
Tip: Sauté the peppers and onions before mixing the filling to reduce the pungency, making the dish tastier.In a pot, add 100g of unsalted butter and 100g of flour. Place the pot on the stove, lower the heat, and use a whisk to stir until the sauce boils, and the butter and flour blend together to create a thick mixture, then turn off the heat.
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Mix and stuff the filling
Put into a large bowl and mix well the ingredients including: shrimp and squid, onions and bell peppers, butter, flour, thyme, and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
You spoon the mixed shrimp and squid filling into the bell pepper, place a peeled shrimp on top, and finally sprinkle about 15g of Mozarella cheese on top.
You do the same with the remaining bell peppers and arrange them on the grill.
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Grill the bell peppers
Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius to stabilize the temperature.
Place the stuffed bell peppers and the lids in the oven and grill for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, then switch to the broil setting and grill for another 5 minutes to finish.
Tip: Broiling for an additional 5 minutes helps the cheese melt to a golden aroma while keeping the bell peppers firm.
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Final product
Arrange the bell peppers on a plate, and place the caps back on top for a nice presentation.
The grilled seafood stuffed bell peppers are fragrant with butter, rich with cheese, blending the fresh taste of bell peppers and shrimp squid. You can use it as a main dish for parties, as a side dish, or for family meals, all of which are suitable.
How to choose good bell peppers
- When buying bell peppers, you should choose those with a shiny, thick, smooth skin and still have the stem. It’s advisable to buy those that feel heavy in hand and have bright colors, which are fresh, delicious, and nutritious bell peppers.
- You should avoid choosing bell peppers that are soft and mushy, feel weak in hand, and have blemished or cracked skins, as these are spoiled, damaged bell peppers that have lost their nutrients.
- For this dish, you should choose male bell peppers (those with a tail that is divided into 3 parts) to help the dish be more flavorful and prevent the pepper from becoming crumbly or mushy when grilled.
- Additionally, you should only buy bell peppers from reputable grocery stores or large supermarkets to ensure the products are quality-tested and have clear origins.
Benefits of bell peppers
- Bell peppers are rich in zeaxanthin (one of the carotenoid pigments that protect the macula of the eye) and vitamin A, which helps enhance vision and supports the protection of beautiful and healthy eyes.
- Provides vitamin C and iron, which help boost immunity and prevent anemia.
- The antioxidants in bell peppers are good for cardiovascular health.
- The abundant amount of vitamin B6 and magnesium in bell peppers helps you sleep well and stabilize your mood.
- Bell peppers are high in fiber, low in calories and fat, and contain almost no cholesterol, which supports weight loss and stimulates digestion.
- They brighten and increase the elasticity of the skin thanks to their rich mineral and vitamin content.
- They help improve blood circulation on the scalp, leading to healthier, shinier hair and reduce hair breakage.
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