Shrimp & Roasted Poblano Burrito

I’ve realized something recently, we don’t eat nearly enough burritos. I’m not sure why. They are so easy to make and fill with whatever you like. You can do beans and cheese (always a fave) or one loaded with veggies, or beef or chicken or pork. The possibilities are endless really. And you can get your protein, veggies and carbs all in one glorious bite. For this Shrimp & Roasted Poblano Burrito I stuffed it with all kinds of goodies: Shrimp, roasted poblanos, garlic rice, black beans and a drizzle of chipotle cream.

Once Spring hits and there are more days with sunshine and blue skies, I start craving Mexican food. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s the because the flavors are so fresh and bright. Or that whenever I visit my family down in sunny southern California Mexican food is always on the menu at least a couple of times. Whatever it is, my brain is wired to see sunshine and crave Mexican food.

Usually it’s tacos. I mean, really, tacos are good just about any occasion. However, every so often I need something a little bigger. A little heartier. Something like this Shrimp & Roasted Poblano Burrito.

I’d like to say that this was one of those carefully planned out recipes but really, it was one of those “I want Mexican food, what do I have in the kitchen?” kind of meals. That is probably why there is so much stuff in it. This burrito does have a lot of components to it: the shrimp, the peppers, the garlic rice, the black beans and the chipotle cream but really it can come together pretty quickly. Especially if you make the garlic rice a head of time which I highly recommend doing.

If the whole Chipotle burrito bowl idea is more your thing, toss out the flour tortilla and pile all this goodness in a bowl for a perfect burrito bowl. Want a few more veggies? This would make a fabulous salad too.

Shrimp & Roasted Poblano Burrito

This shrimp & roasted poblano burrito is loaded with shrimp, poblano peppers, garlic rice, black beans and a creamy chipotle sauce.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  

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Ingredients:

• ▢ 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deviened
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 3 poblano peppers
• ▢ 1/2 medium yellow onion
• ▢ 4 burrito sized flour tortillas
• ▢ 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
• ▢ chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Chipotle Cream Sauce

• ▢ 1/4 cup sour cream
• ▢ 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ salt to taste

Instructions

 

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  Toss shrimp with salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
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  Whisk together chipotle sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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  Turn on oven broiler. Place poblano peppers on a baking sheet about 6 inches from the broiler. Broil for 5 - 6 minutes or blackened. Place in a paper bag for 10 minutes.
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  Remove skins from peppers.
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  Cut a slit vertically down the middle of the peppers. Carefully remove stems and seeds from peppers. Dice peppers.
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  Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add in shrimp, peppers and onions. Cook until onions are softened and shrimp are cooked through about 5 minutes.
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  While shrimp are cooking warm black beans.
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  To assemble a burrito place garlic rice on tortilla, top with black beans and shrimp/pepper mixture. Drizzle with chipotle cream sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Repeat until you've made four burritos. Serve

Notes

Enjoy!

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Keywords: Burrito, entree, seafood, shrimp