Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Peppers | Easy Keto Dinner Recipe

🌶️ A Perfect Keto Dinner with Heat and Flavor

If you’re craving something spicy, satisfying, and healthy, this Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Peppers recipe checks all the boxes.
Juicy shrimp, creamy cheese, and a touch of cayenne come together inside sweet bell peppers — a combination that’s both low-carb and packed with protein.

This dish is quick to prepare and bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Peppers

These Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Peppers are bursting with bold, zesty flavor! Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic, spices, and a hint of heat are tucked inside tender bell peppers for a delicious low-carb, high-protein meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light yet satisfying lunch, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 halves

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Stuffed Peppers

• 2 large bell peppers halved and seeded
• 8 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Mixing Bowl
• Baking Dish
• Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place halved bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp, cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
3. In a bowl, combine cooked shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
4. Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into the pepper halves. Top with a little extra mozzarella if desired.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the filling is golden and bubbly.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the baked peppers before serving. You can also swap mozzarella for pepper jack for an even spicier kick.

💡 Pro Tips

• Spice it up: Add diced jalapeño or hot sauce for extra heat.
• Make it dairy-free: Substitute cream cheese with avocado mash or coconut cream.
• Meal prep: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days — they reheat perfectly in the oven or microwave.

💪 Nutrition Highlights

Each serving has just 6g net carbs, with 28g of protein — perfect for keto, low-carb, or paleo lifestyles.
It’s a restaurant-quality dish made simple at home.

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Danilo Souza

Hey there 👋 I’m Danilo — a food enthusiast passionate about low carb cooking and healthy living.
I believe that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs flavor, love, and real ingredients. 🍳
Here, I share easy, low carb recipes made for real life — simple, satisfying, and full of taste. Let’s make healthy food something you actually crave!