Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Corno Di Toro Peppers Recipes

CHEESY SHRIMP-STUFFED CORNO DI TORO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place poblanos or cubanelles under a broiler on high, in the oven, or on a very hot grill. (NOTE: Roast or grill 3 large red bell peppers while you roast the poblanos if you are using the Roasted Red Pepper sauce I recommend.) Broil or grill the peppers, rotating until the outer skin is charred all around, but the peppers are still slightly undercooked.
• Place charred peppers in a brown paper bag, closing the end to retain the steam, and allow to cool fro at least 5 minutes to a temperature that you can handle comfortably. Peel away and discard the skin that has charred on the outer surface.
• Using a sharp knife and being careful not to cut all the way through the stem and bottom ends of the pepper, make a vertical slit along one side. Carefully remove the seed strings and core through this slit.
• Chop the garlic, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and shallot; let them stand undisturbed on the cutting board or in a medium sized mixing bowl for about 5 minutes.
• Mince the cilantro and basil and add to the mixing bowl. Shred the mozzarella cheese, adding it and the Boursin to the mixing bowl. Stir well. Add rice, chopped spicy shrimp, shredded cheese, and herbs. Stir to mix well.
• Spray or rub a shallow baking dish with olive oil. Place a prepared pepper on the cutting board with cut side up; spoon stuffing inside, roll to close opening, and place in the baking dish. Continue until all the poblanos are stuffed. If there is extra stuffing it may be mixed with black beans and fresh tomatoes for a lunch salad.
• Bake in a preheated 350 F for 15-20 minutes.
• To serve as main dish: Place 2 peppers on each plate; drizzle with roasted red pepper sauce.
• To serve as appetizers: Arrange all the peppers on a serving dish. Either drizzle red pepper sauce over them on the serving plate, or provide a small dish of red pepper sauce and small ladle for self service.

CHEESY CHICKEN-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the dressing over them. Mix well.
• Let marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers. Do not discard.
• Remove seeds and membranes from peppers. Set peppers aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and marinade and cook, stirring, until marinade comes to a boil and chicken is lightly colored.
• Stir in garlic, paprika and tomato, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shredded Muenster.
• Cook, stirring, just until cheese melts.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Stand peppers upright in dish.
• Spoon chicken mixture into peppers. Pour any leftover sauce over and around them.
• Replace tops on peppers.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and peppers begin to soften.
• Remove dish from oven and remove pepper tops.
• Place a slice of cheddar on each pepper. Replace tops.
• Return to oven and bake just until cheddar melts, about 5 minutes.

CHILE RELLENO CAMARóN (SHRIMP STUFFED GUERO CHILE PEPPERS

Steps:

• Prepare peppers by making a "T" shaped cut on the side, starting just below the stem. (see photo).
• Remove the seeds, core, and veins, leaving the stem intact.
• Mince shrimp; add old bay, garlic, and cilantro.
• Stuff peppers with shrimp.
• Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of your pan, and add peppers turning to lightly sauté.
• Arrange peppers in pan shrimp side up, and drizzle with oyster sauce.
• Cover and simmer until done through.