Shrimp-Stuffed Chiles

Serves: 3

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

60

Spice

57

Sweetness

59

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsps

Olive Oil

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Pour enough vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet to come 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan and heat to 350 degrees F

3

Add the chiles and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes

4

Transfer to paper towels to drain and set aside

5

In a separate pan, heat the olive oil

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Add the chopped onions and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes

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Add the bell peppers and saute until soft, about 5 minutes

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Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 8 minutes

9

Season the filling with salt and pepper

10

Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile and carefully scoop out the seeds, leaving the stem intact

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(For milder heat, carefully cut out the ribs

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) Divide the shrimp filling among the chiles, then close, overlapping the sides of each opening slightly

13

On a shallow serving platter, toss the cucumber, sliced onions, soy sauce and lime juice and spread out on the platter

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Arrange the chiles, seam-side up, on top of the salad and serve