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Hatch Chile Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
Yields 4-6 servings.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
  • 4-6 each Hatch Chiles
  • 1 lb Oaxaca Cheese you can also use Mozzarella
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 each roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 each shallots sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 lime
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 5 cloves garlic fine chopped
  • kosher salt and pepper as needed
  • Olive Oil as needed
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Split open the Hatch Chiles and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Grill the chiles until the skin is charred.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for a few minutes until the skin releases, and it’s easy to peel.
  4. Once removed, stuff them with the Oaxaca cheese (you can also substitute with Mozzarella cheese) and put them back on the grill until the cheese melt.
  5. Combine diced avocados, tomatoes, and half of the chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  6. In a large sauté pan, add olive oil, shallots, and the rest of the garlic and tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until pink.
  7. Put the grilled Hatch Chiles onto a plate and top it with the shrimp mixture, layered with the avocado mixture, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  8. Done. Ready to serve.