Description
A delicious keto-friendly dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese, and cilantro lime flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice poblanos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes.
- Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Pre-roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Chop shrimp and sauté with garlic, remaining oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until pink (3-4 min).
- Stir in lime juice, zest, cilantro, cream cheese, and half the shredded cheese.
- Fill peppers with shrimp mixture, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding more chili powder if desired.
- Can substitute other types of cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed poblano
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg