Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 poblano peppers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb medium shrimp, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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