Rellenos de Camarones (Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Green Chile Cream Sauce)

Rellenos de Camarones (Shrimp Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Green Chile Cream Sauce)

Green Chile Cream Sauce

3 Poblano Chiles, dry roasted, stemmed, seeded, and peeled
¼ White Onion, dry roasted
1 clove Garlic, dry roasted
¾ C. Mexican Crema
¾ C. Half & Half
1 tsp. dried Mexican Oregano
½ tsp. Salt

Shrimp

2 T. Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Chipotle Chile en Adobo
¼ tsp. dried Mexican Oregano
1 lb. Shrimp, peeled, cleaned, tails removed
2 T. Butter
½ tsp. Salt

4 Poblano Chiles, dry roasted, stemmed, seeded and peeled
½ C. shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
½ C. chopped Cilantro

When ready to make sauce, place all ingredients for green chile cream sauce in blender or food processor and puree for 2 minutes or until very smooth. Heat in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it is warmed through. Do not bring to a boil or simmer.

In blender or food processor, puree oil, garlic, chipotle and oregano until smooth. Place in large bowl; add shrimp, toss to combine and marinate for 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Heat butter in large sauté pan until shimmering. Add marinated shrimp, being careful as it will splatter. Cook 3-4 minutes, until shrimp are just beginning to form their C shape. (They do not need to be cooked through, as they will finish in the oven.) Preheat oven to 350. Add ½ C. shrimp inside each chile, top with a spoonful of cheese and gently squeeze chile closed around the filling. Place on baking dish, seam side up, and repeat with remaining chiles. Place in oven and heat 6-8 minutes, until heated through, shrimp is finished cooking and cheese is melted. Serve with warm chile green cream sauce and sprinkled with cilantro.

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