Roasted Chiles, Goat Cheese and Prawn Roll-Ups

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13
Roasted Chiles, Goat Cheese and Prawn Roll-Ups- An Easy and Tasty Mexican Dish
in Mexican

Prep

25 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 large red bell peppers , roasted
4 large poblano peppers , roasted
4 jalapeno peppers , roasted ( Can use canned chipotle )
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
8 ounces jalapeno jack cheese , grated
10 burrito-size flour tortillas
20 large tiger shrimp , 16 ct. , shelled & deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce tequila
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup goat cheese
1 large head of garlic , roasted
1/2 cup fresh salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
571
Sugar
5g
Fat
28g
Roasted Chiles, Goat Cheese and Prawn Roll-Ups is a Mexican inspired dish that bursts with amazing flavors. It's perfect for a quick appetizer and works well as a main dish too. The dish is made by roasting pepper and shrimp together, which is then wrapped in a soft tortilla filled with loads of goat cheese and seasoned with fresh cilantro. The dish is best served with a glass of Sangria or a light beer, making it the perfect summer recipe.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, goat cheese and roasted garlic, mix well.
2.Take a 12-inch flour tortilla and spread the cheese mixture over it.
3.Arrange the roasted peppers and grated jalapeno jack cheese on the tortilla.
4.Cut the shrimp into small bits and sprinkle over the cheese mixture.
5.Use a spoon to sprinkle tequila over the shrimp.
6.Roll up the tortilla tightly around the filling.
7.Lightly coat the pan with olive oil and heat on medium heat. Place the tortilla roll-up in the pan and cook until it turns golden brown.
8.Sprinkle fresh cilantro and, salsa over the tortilla roll-up. Cut into 2-inch pieces before serving.

PROS

This dish can be made ahead and chilled until you’re ready to cook it.
It’s super easy and can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.

Its flavor combination of slightly spicy roasted peppers, creamy cheese, and succulent prawns is a winner.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat.
People with seafood allergies should avoid it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The roasted peppers and garlic in this dish are a good source of vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. They also help in improving digestion and reducing the risk of certain cancers. Prawns are low in fat and high in protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating them can help improve brain function, lower inflammation, and reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.

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