Blazing Shrimp Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 3 large green, red or yellow bell peppers
• 2-1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1-1/2 cups (8 oz.) peeled shrimp
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup each finely chopped onions and celery
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• 2-1/2 tbsp. melted butter or margarine
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Dash of Tony Chacherie's Seasoning
• 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
• Shredded cheese, your choice (Optional)
  

Directions:

1. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes. Cook in boiling salted water 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine rice, shrimp, egg, onions, celery, jalapeno peppers, 2 tbsp. butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Fill pepper halves with rice mixtures.
3. Combine bread crumbs and pepper seasoning with remaining butter. Sprinkle over peppers. Top with shredded cheese if desired.
4.  Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until heated through.