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Shrimp Stuffed Poblanos

Spicy Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Kurt
What do you do if poblano peppers aren't hot enough for you? Stuff then with a spicy shrimp and cheese sauce! Using pepper jack cheese and an Asian pepper flakes blend really amps up the flavor!
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Oven Temp 350°F
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Method Oven, Stovetop
Servings 4
Calories 387 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 1 Large baking pan
  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients
 

  • 4 poblano peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Flatiron Pepper Company "Asian Reds" blend or other red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Mexican spice blend
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Put the peppers, cut side down, on the prepared pan. Lightly spray the peppers with cooking spray. Bake until slightly tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
    4 poblano peppers
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
    2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup yellow onion
  • Add the shrimp, garlic, and red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp just turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
    1 pound shrimp, 1 tablespoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon Flatiron Pepper Company "Asian Reds" blend
  • Stir in the lime juice and salt. Bring to just below a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by about half.
    1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cream cheese and Mexican seasoning and stir until smooth.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1 ½ teaspoons Mexican spice blend
  • Add the pepper jack cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
    1 cup pepper jack cheese
  • Spoon the mixture into the pepper halves. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, while the sauce is hot and melty!

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 737mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1219IUVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 333mgIron: 1mg

Adapted From

https://www.louisianacookin.com/shrimp-stuffed-poblano-peppers/

THIS RECIPE IS FROM

The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com

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