maltese stuffed peppers

Name: Maltese Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 - green bell peppers (medium to large; could use 5 in case there's extra filling); 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil (or a little extra); 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter; 16 ounce(s) cod or firm, white fish; - sea salt and ground pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1 clove(s) garlic, grated or crushed; 12 ounce(s) zucchini, finely cubed; 1/4 cup(s) dry white wine or vermouth; 1 medium tomato, diced fine; 3 tablespoon(s) chopped flat leaf parsley

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Jun 27, 2018

I found this in a book that includes many authentic Maltese recipes and adapted it a bit. Yellow squash may be used instead of zucchini. Different color peppers could be used as well.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - green bell peppers (medium to large; could use 5 in case there's extra filling)
2 tablespoons olive oil (or a little extra)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces cod or firm, white fish
- sea salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, grated or crushed
12 ounces zucchini, finely cubed
1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth
1 medium tomato, diced fine
3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

How To Make maltese stuffed peppers

Step 1

Cut tops off peppers and set aside. Remove seeds and membranes, rinse and set aside.

Step 2

In large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Sear fish, turn once for 1 to 3 minute a side until fish is golden and flakes easily. Do not over cook. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper and break into chunks.
Step 3

In a heavy pan, heat more olive oil and sauté onion for a few minutes until soften and golden. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add more olive oil, if necessary, add zucchini and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft. Add wine and stir while letting alcohol burn off - about 10 seconds.
Step 4

Remove pan from heat, stir in tomato and chopped parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently mix fish with veggie mixture.
Step 5

Season inside of bell peppers with salt and pepper. Carefully spoon in filling. Put tops back on peppers and place into baking dish. Add a few tablespoons water to cover bottom of dish and bake for 25 minutes or until peppers are cooked. Sprinkle with extra parsley to serve.
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