Shrimp stuffed Bell Peppers

4 medium red bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
3 slices white bread, torn into pieces
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons oil
1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons panko crumbs

Heat oven to 350

Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Add peppers, reduce heat to simmer and cook 10 mins,  Drain and set peppers aside.

Combine bread and water.   Let stand for 5 mins then drain bread and squeeze dry. 

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is tender and stirring so it doesn't burn.  Remove from heat.

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp and cook until pink and firm (abt 5 mins), stiring occasionally.

In a large bowl, stir together on the onion mixture, bread, egg, ketchum, Worchestershire, Cajun seasoning and pepper.  Add shrimp and stir until evenly combined.  Divide among the bell peppers and placed on a baking sheet.  Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for 30-35 mins.

**you can sub the shrimp with chicken or any protein that appeals to you**