Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 3 poppers)
Total: 1 Hours
Ingredients
12 jalapeno chiles
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces Leyden cheese, shredded
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked bay shrimp
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Wearing kitchen gloves, halve chiles lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and ribs with a spoon.
2. Toast cumin seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a food processor, add cheeses, and whirl to blend. Put cheese mixture in a bowl and stir in onions and shrimp.
3. Spoon cheese filling into chiles. Lay a sheet of greased foil on cooking grate. Set chiles, filling side up, on greased foil, cover grill, and cook until chiles are tender and cheese is melted and starting to brown, 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
From Sunset AUGUST 2012