4 large poblano peppers
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 pound chopped cooked peeled shrimp
1-3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
TOPPING:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cut peppers in half lengthwise and discard seeds. Place peppers, cut side down, on baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté onion and celery in remaining butter until tender. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add the shrimp, cheese blend, rice, lemon juice and seasonings; heat through. Spoon into pepper halves. Place peppers back on baking shet. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over peppers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.