SHRIMP-STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS

Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers image

I created this dish for my mother when she moved back to our hometown. Since she really enjoys shrimp and slightly spicy food, I decided to create a shrimp-stuffed poblanos to surprise her. She was delighted.-Tina Garcia-Ortiz, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 large poblano peppers
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 pound chopped cooked peeled shrimp
1-3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
TOPPING:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Cut peppers in half lengthwise and discard seeds. Place peppers, cut side down, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and celery in remaining butter until tender. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add the shrimp, cheese blend, rice, lemon juice and seasonings; heat through. Spoon into pepper halves. , Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over peppers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.