Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I read somewhere that Americans seem to love any type of stuffed food. This recipe is poblano peppers stuffed with shrimp and cheese. Ingredients:
8 poblano peppers |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 lb medium shrimp, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
5 garlic cloves, minced |
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/2 cup half-and-half |
3/4 cup milk |
3/4 cup chihuahua cheese or 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated |
1 roasted red pepper, chopped fine |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
Directions:
1. Cut the tops off the poblano peppers and reserve; remove seeds.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; season shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Cook shrimp in the skillet for 3 minutes; remove and set aside.
4. Add garlic to skillet and cook 30 seconds, stirring to prevent browning.
5. Sprinkle flour and cayenne in skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring.
6. Whisk in half and half.
7. Whisk in 1/2 cup of milk; cook 1 minute.
8. Remove skillet from heat and add 1/4 teaspoon salt and cheese.
9. Measure 1/3 of cheese mixture and place in a bowl; add red pepper, shrimp, cilantro, and lime juice; toss.
10. Spoon about 6 tablespoons of shrimp mixture into each pepper; set aside.
11. Stir 1/4 cup of milk into cheese still in skillet to thin out.
12. Spoon 3 tablespoons thinned out cheese mixture onto each of 4 serving plates.
13. Top with 2 stuffed peppers, with tops, on each plate.
14. Serve warm or room temperature.
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