Stuffed Yellow Chiles with Shrimp

Name: Stuffed Yellow Chiles with Shrimp
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 limes, (zest and juice); salt; pepper; 2 cups shrimp, baby; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 onions; 6 tomatillos; 4 morita chiles; salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 güero chiles; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped

Yamilette González

Stuffed chiles are prepared in different parts of Mexico and the varieties depend on the ingredients consumed in each region, making them a very versatile dish. This recipe for stuffed yellow chiles with shrimp is quite unique, both for the chile used and for its filling, and the combination creates a spectacular and different flavor from what is usually found. Follow the step-by-step instructions to prepare them and don't forget to serve them with morita sauce.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 12-09-2019

Preparation

30 mins

20 mins

Low

Marinate the shrimp with cilantro, the juice and zest of lime, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. For the sauce: in a pot with water, cook the tomatoes over medium heat with garlic, onion, and morita chili; wait 5 minutes and remove from water. Blend everything together with a little salt. Heat a pan over medium heat, add the oil, and fry the sauce; cook for 5 minutes and set aside. Roast the chiles and then sweat them in a bag for 5 minutes; clean the skin, veins, and seeds, and set aside. Cook the shrimp in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes and then stuff the yellow chiles with them. To serve, make a bed of sauce, place the chiles on top, and enjoy!