Mexican (Poblano) Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp & Four Cheeses

By Micki Brown
Serves 4

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Yields1 Serving
 4 large Mexican (Poblano) peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
 3 oz Manchego cheese, grated (Can be found at Costco)
 3 oz Monterey jack cheese, grated
 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
 3 oz cream cheese, cut into small chunks
 1 lb raw shrimp, shells and tails removed, deveined
 1 tbsp dried basil
 2 tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 Louisiana-style hot sauce to taste
 Cilantro, coarsely chopped
1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat

3

Sprinkle Creole or Cajun on shrimp

4

Place shrimp in heated oil and sauté until pink and just cooked through.

5

Cool. Cut the shrimp into ½ inch chunks

6

Place the cheeses, shrimp, basil and hot sauce in a bowl and stir well to distribute ingredients evenly

7

Spoon mixture into pepper halves, mounding them slightly.

8

Place stuffed peppers in a rimmed baking dish. Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

9

Remove from oven and top with desired amount of chopped cilantro. Serve and enjoy.

Note: Any combination of your favorite cheeses will work. If you can’t find Manchego cheese, sharp cheddar is equally tasty.

Ingredients

 4 large Mexican (Poblano) peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
 3 oz Manchego cheese, grated (Can be found at Costco)
 3 oz Monterey jack cheese, grated
 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
 3 oz cream cheese, cut into small chunks
 1 lb raw shrimp, shells and tails removed, deveined
 1 tbsp dried basil
 2 tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 Louisiana-style hot sauce to taste
 Cilantro, coarsely chopped

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat

3

Sprinkle Creole or Cajun on shrimp

4

Place shrimp in heated oil and sauté until pink and just cooked through.

5

Cool. Cut the shrimp into ½ inch chunks

6

Place the cheeses, shrimp, basil and hot sauce in a bowl and stir well to distribute ingredients evenly

7

Spoon mixture into pepper halves, mounding them slightly.

8

Place stuffed peppers in a rimmed baking dish. Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

9

Remove from oven and top with desired amount of chopped cilantro. Serve and enjoy.

Note: Any combination of your favorite cheeses will work. If you can’t find Manchego cheese, sharp cheddar is equally tasty.

Mexican (Poblano) Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp & Four Cheeses