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Salmon stuffed peppers

Updated: August 24, 2023 / Posted: March 31, 2022 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

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SALMON STUFFED PEPPERS

This salmon stuffed peppers recipe is the one dish I keep making myself on a repeat mode because this recipe is simple and tastes fabulous as well.

Have you ever struggled to make a meal by combining salmon with peppers, this recipe is a rescue. And today's salmon stuffed bell peppers recipe is all about exploring the natural flavors of salmon and the peppers. 

These stuffed salmon peppers are very easy and versatile. Made with zucchini, salmon, and brown rice, the combo with peppers tastes fabulous!

These stuffed salmon peppers are so easy to make(like this turkey stuffed peppers). The salmon is sautéed with the spices and veggies, stuff the peppers with the filling, and bake it until they are done. That’s it!

On top of it, this recipe is very versatile. toss some shrimp, choose your choice of veggie, or stir in your favorite spice blend-the choices are many to choose from. For more ideas for stuffing, you may look into barley stuffed peppers, lentil stuffed peppers, or tofu stuffed peppers,  

What next? Let's explore the best substitutes and alternatives to satisfy your palate.

And let's learn how to infuse them beautifully to make a delicious weeknight dinner meal.

Ingredients needed for making salmon stuffed peppers

Ingredients are assembled in mixing bowls

Salmon. Depending on your choice, you may choose fresh/frozen, or skin-on/skinless salmon. We usually opt for skinless salmon filets for this recipe. On another note, I highly suggest opting for the wild-caught salmon.

Bell peppers. Bell peppers are the classic options for making any stuffed pepper recipe. However, you may substitute with other mild, more extensive pepper varieties like cubanelle or poblano peppers.

Zucchini. This veggie has a soft texture that blends with the salmon flakes and quinoa. This vegetable is good to substitute with salmon-friendly vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts.

Fire-roasted tomato. I have used diced fire-roasted tomatoes as it's packed with rich flavors. Fresh tomatoes are also great to substitute in this salmon stuffed peppers recipe.

Cooked Brown rice. I have used quinoa and rice, as I have it handy. You may swap with either quinoa or the white rice alone as well. 

Red pepper flakes. For spicing up and for the extra kick.

Cheese. Sharp cheddar or cheddar works best in this recipe.

How to make salmon stuffed peppers

Prepping

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Roughly chop the salmon and zucchini into small pieces.

Slice the peppers into two, and core the white membrane using the spoon to make room for the filling.

Blanching

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the peppers, and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the peppers turn slightly tender. And make sure not to overcook it.

Remove the peppers from the water using tongs and place them in the tray. And set aside.

Make the filling

sautéing the salmon and veggies

Place a pan over medium heat; add oil, chopped zucchini, salmon, salt, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until its edges become soft. 

All ingredients added to the pan for making the filling for stuffed salmon peppers

Now the brown rice, and diced tomato. And cook until the excess liquid evaporates and forms a slightly thicker mixture(for me, it took about 7 minutes).

Filling ready for the stuffing peppers

Stuffing

Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet, each facing upwards.

Scoop the mixture and start filling inside the pepper. Repeat this procedure for the remaining peppers.

Filling the peppers in a baking bowl

Sprinkle cheese on the top.

Bake

And bake it for about 8 minutes or until the cheese on the top melts. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro. And serve salmon stuffed peppers as hot.

Best to serve with

Soup. What else can we think of besides a soothing light soup like this tomato paste soup, clear tomato soup? Or, if you're thinking of spicing your soup a bit more, think of this Indian vegetable soup.

Roasted veggies. These are the classic combinations for these salmon stuffed peppers. Roasted zucchini, Brussels sprouts, or the asparagus taste delicious.

Green beans. Another side dish of our favorite. These balsamic green beans, or Chinese green beans, are great to try. 

Tips and variations

Yields. The recipe is good for three servings.

Make ahead. You may make the filling about 1 to 2 days before. Stuff the bell peppers and bake them whenever you want to serve.

Shrimp. You may add shrimp along with salmon. 

Vegan. Swap the salmon with the mushroom in this salmon stuffed peppers recipe. And skip or substitute the cheddar cheese with nutritional yeast.

How to store the leftover

Refrigerate. You may transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate it within two days.

Freeze. When planning to store for a more extended period, choose a freezer-friendly airtight container or Ziploc bag. Freeze the salmon stuffed peppers for up to three months. To thaw, leave them overnight in the refrigerator.

Reheat. You may reheat in an oven, microwave, air fryer.

Tools recommendations

Tongs. Good grip tongs are comfortable to use.

Skillet. Works on most cooktops, including the induction stove I used today.

Measuring tools. Easy-to-handle tools always come in priority.

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These stuffed salmon peppers are very easy and versatile. Made with zucchini, salmon, and brown rice, the combo with peppers tastes fabulous!

Salmon stuffed peppers

These stuffed salmon peppers are very easy and versatile. Made with zucchini, salmon, and brown rice, the combo with peppers tastes fabulous!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 487kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup zucchini roughly chopped
  • 1 cup salmon roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cup brown rice cooked
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prepping

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Chop the zucchini and salmon roughly. Cut the peppers into two and core inside.

Blanching

  • Place a pot of water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  • Then add the peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the peppers become slightly tender.
  • Take out the peppers using tongs.
  • Place them in a tray facing upwards.

Make the filling

  • Over medium heat, place a pan, and oil and chopped zucchini. Sauté until the zucchini edges become soft.
  • Now add the chopped salmon, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • And sauté for another 2 minutes minutes or until the salmon slightly changes its color.
  • Now add the rice and diced tomato.
  • Cook until the liquid evaporates and forms a slightly thicker mixture.

Stuffing

  • Let's start stuffing the peppers with the salmon mixture. And complete with all the pepper.
  • Sprinkle cheese on the top of each stuffed peppers.

Bake

  • Bake it for about eight minutes or until the cheese on the top gets melty. And serve hot.

Notes

Storing Ideas
  • Store the leftovers in the refrigerator to use for up to two days.
  • You may freeze it to use for about three months. To thaw, leave them overnight in the refrigerator.
  • If you have excess stuffing mixture, you may freeze it to use for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4119IU | Vitamin C: 160mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Author Sujatha Muralidhar
**Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an approximate estimate only.

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Comments

  1. Tara

    April 02, 2022 at 1:05 pm

    These stuffed peppers are so full of flavor! I added avocado to mine - so yummy!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:39 am

      Glad to hear it, Tara!

      Reply
    • PepperBowl

      July 10, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Thank you Tara!

      Reply
  2. Anita

    April 02, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    I've always only ever use ground beef to stuff pepper, but this salmon version is super delicious too! Now I have options when making stuffed peppers. 🙂

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:39 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Anita!

      Reply
    • PepperBowl

      July 10, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Amazing, Anitha! So glad you have enjoy this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Liza

    April 02, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    What a fantastic recipe. The combination of sweet peppers (I use large red bell peppers) and salmon is so tasty. Love the variations you suggested, too. Thanks for another winner from Pepper Bowl!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Enjoy, Liza!

      Reply
    • PepperBowl

      July 10, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Glad to hear it, Liza!

      Reply
  4. Kate

    April 02, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Such a great weeknight dinner idea - simple and straightforward to make but totally delicious and packed with lovely flavours. Thank you!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Thank you Kate!

      Reply
    • PepperBowl

      July 10, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Enjoy, Kate!

      Reply
  5. Claudia Lamascolo

    April 02, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    Great idea and the salmon was perfect with these peppers it really enhanced the flavor!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Yeah! It was an absolute deliciousness!

      Reply
  6. Claudia Lamascolo

    April 26, 2022 at 11:55 am

    I just love this filling and its was a big hit with everyone we are big salmon fans and this was such a nice change!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Yay! Love hearing this!

      Reply
  7. Tayler Ross

    April 26, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    We had these stuffed peppers for dinner last night and they were amazing! Already can't wait to make them again!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:41 am

      I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Tayler! Thank you for sharing this kind review!

      Reply
  8. Michele

    April 26, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    This was the first time that I made stuffed peppers with salmon, and they turned out so good! It makes me happy that I can make a traditional dish even healthier. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Hi Michele! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!

      Reply
  9. Nic

    April 26, 2022 at 12:52 pm

    I'd never thought about doing salmon in stuffed peppers before- genius! And delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • PepperBowl

      June 30, 2022 at 10:42 am

      Enjoy, Nic!

      Reply

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