PanPotPlates
Back to Recipes

One-Pot Comfort Food

Instant Pot Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 20, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
Mediterranean-Inspired 65 mins instantpotonepotpescatarianlowcarbquickeasyweeknightflavorfulmealprepcomfortfood

Instant Pot Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers with measured ingredients, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for one-pot, one-pan, skillet, casserole, and sheet-pan recipes. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 20 minutes; additional elapsed time 30 minutes; total about 65 minutes. Additional time includes about 15 minutes to reach pressure plus the release and resting stages; your cooker may take longer. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Instant Pot Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 65 min
Servings 4
Difficulty easy
Cuisine Mediterranean-Inspired

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyeasy
CuisineMediterranean-Inspired
Add To Favorites

Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped roughly
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Low-sodium vegetable broth or water: at least the minimum thin liquid required by your pressure cooker manual
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for mild heat)
Ingredients for Instant Pot Low-Carb Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients for Instant Pot Low-Carb Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat olive oil. Add chopped red onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add diced zucchini, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until zucchini is slightly softened.
  3. Turn off 'Sauté' mode and transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl to cool slightly.
  4. In the same bowl, mix the sautéed vegetable mixture with chopped shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, dill, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir well until combined evenly.
  5. Generously stuff each hollowed bell pepper with the shrimp and vegetable filling, pressing down gently to fill completely.
  6. Add the minimum thin liquid required by your pressure cooker manual to the inner pot, scraping the base clean. Do not rely on the former 1/2-cup amount. Place the stuffed peppers upright on the steamer rack or trivet above the liquid.
  7. Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to 'Sealing,' and cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' at high pressure for 8 minutes.
  8. When cook time ends, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  9. After all pressure has released and the lid can be opened safely, check the shrimp filling reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) with a food thermometer. Continue cooking if needed before serving. Carefully lift out the peppers.
  10. Serve the stuffed peppers warm, garnished with extra fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Instant Pot Low-Carb Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers cooking in the recommended pan or pot
Instant Pot Low-Carb Pescatarian Stuffed Peppers cooking in the recommended pan or pot

Pressure cooker guidance

Follow your model manual for minimum liquid, fill limits and release instructions. Check the shrimp filling with a thermometer; pressure time alone does not verify doneness.

Timing note

Sauteing, cooling, pressure build-up and release are additional to the pressure phase. Allow additional time as needed; no tested total is claimed.

Related Articles

Read related guides and practical cooking tips.

More Recipes

Explore more recipes you may like.

Reviews

Rate this recipe and share a photo of your result.

Sign In To Review

No reviews yet.

Newsletter

Stay In The Loop

Get fresh recipes, articles, and updates from PanPotPlates.