Cheese- and Shrimp-Stuffed Roasted Poblanos with Red Bell Pepper Sauce

Cheese- and Shrimp-Stuffed Roasted Poblanos with Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Cheese- and Shrimp-Stuffed Roasted Poblanos with Red Bell Pepper Sauce might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 142 calories, 12g of protein, and 6g of fat. If you have shrimp, basil, shallot, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

1
Char poblano chilies over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel chilies. Using small sharp knife, carefully slit chilies open along 1 side.
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Remove seeds, leaving stems attached.
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Mix shrimp and next 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill chilies with shrimp mixture, dividing equally. Pull up sides of chilies to enclose filling.
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Place stuffed chilies on baking sheet. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Bake chilies uncovered until heated through and cheeses melt, about 15 minutes. Spoon 3 tablespoons Red Bell Pepper Sauce onto each of 8 plates.
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Place 1 stuffed chili atop sauce on each.
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Garnish with basil leaves, if desired, and serve.
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* Fresh green chilies, also known as pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score30
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