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Slice a pepper in half, and you instantly see why it’s ideal for stuffing. That hollow bowl begs to be filled with something creamy and savory. Sweet bell peppers are the go-to for many stuffed pepper recipes<\/a>, but look to the poblano\u2014its spicier, dark green cousin\u2014when you want something out of the norm.<\/p>\n

These shrimp-stuffed poblano peppers feature a tangy stuffing made of shrimp, cream cheese and rice. Additional cheeses, aromatic vegetables and seasonings round out the flavors, and a crispy topping of bread crumbs and more cheese turns golden in the oven. That may sound like a lot, but this recipe comes together quickly and is mostly hands-off once you slide the peppers into the oven.<\/p>\n

What are poblano peppers?<\/h2>\n

Although thick-walled bell peppers are popular for stuffing, poblanos work best in this Tex-Mex recipe<\/a>. Poblano peppers are large and sturdy enough to hug the filling, even after roasting, and they have a slight spiciness you don’t get from sweet bell peppers. It’s why they’re the pepper of choice for chiles rellenos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can usually find poblanos near the other fresh chiles in a grocery store’s produce section. The freshest ones have shiny, dark green skin and lack wrinkles or spots. Pick up extra for other poblano pepper recipes<\/a>, like beef carnitas and chicken enchilada soup, which can be served with the stuffed poblanos or prepared later in the week.<\/p>\n

Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers Ingredients<\/h2>\n