Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.
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
Cut peppers in half lengthwise and discard seeds.
Place peppers, cut side down, in an ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with pepper and salt.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees 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 inch baking pan.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over peppers.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
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