Milk Street Recipe

Shrimp in Poblano Chili and Cilantro Sauce

40 minutes

This recipe is a shrimp version of the classic Mexican fish dish pescado en salsa poblano, or fish in poblano sauce. To make the creamy, vibrantly hued sauce that cloaks plump, gently cooked shrimp, poblano chilies, with their earthy flavor and moderate heat, are pureed with cilantro, alliums and Mexican crema, a rich cultured cream similar to but milder than sour cream. If crema isn’t available, sour cream works in its place. Serve with warmed tortillas and, if you like, rice and beans.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t be afraid to use the cilantro stems. Unlike parsley, cilantro has stems that are tender and will readily break down in the blender.

40 minutes

Ingredients

2

tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
2

medium poblano chilies, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

01

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until barely smoking. Add the chilies and cook, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots, 2 to 4 minutes. Reduce to medium and add the garlic, onion, ¼ cup water and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss the shrimp with the lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; set aside.

Reviews

danny m.

July 18, 2022

So flavorful

Really delicious recipe. Comes together quite quickly. Big, bold flavors.

Gabrielle A.

June 22, 2022

Chiles, not chilis. Otherwise, this recipe is a winner!

This was quick to come together for a lovely weeknight meal. Be sure to get a nice char on your chiles, it adds to the flavor. My poblanos were not particularly hot, so I added a fresh serrano to the sauce while blending and that gave it some nice heat. Served with rice and black beans, plus some avocado slices.

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Shrimp in Poblano Chili and Cilantro Sauce