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Discover the smokey, salty delight of these Sardine-Stuffed Peppers! Ideal as a snack, brunch item, or appetizer, these treats pair wonderfully with Sicilian cassia bread or a fresh tomato panzanella salad. Don’t be surprised when they quickly become a favorite!
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 Minutes.
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
How Many Servings?
4-5 Servings
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| 10 small sweet pepper banana peppers or your choice | |
| 1 can sardines | |
| 1 can anchovies | |
| 1 tablespoon capers | |
| 1 small shallot diced | |
| 1 lemon zest and juiced | |
| 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar | |
| 2 tablespoons mayonnaise | |
| 2 tablespoons roughly chopped Italian parsley or cilantro | |
| 1 tablespoon jalapeno diced (optional) | |
| ¼ cup toasted bread baguette or sourdough torn into tiny pieces | |
| ⅛ teaspoon black pepper | |
| ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika |
Preparation
1
Set the oven broiler to low heat. Slice the peppers, remove seeds, and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil for 3 minutes per side. Let cool.
2
In a mixing bowl, flake the sardines and anchovies with a fork.
3
Add capers, chopped shallot, lemon zest and juice, sherry vinegar, mayonnaise, chopped parsley or cilantro, diced jalapeno (if using), toasted bread pieces, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
4
Once your pepper halves have cooled, scoop a teaspoon of the sardine mixture into each one, shaping the stuffing to fit the contours of the pepper.
5
For final touches, sprinkle your stuffed peppers with some more parsley and serve them with additional lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your sardine-stuffed peppers!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Don't let any leftover sardine stuffing go to waste! Use it to whip up an incredibly tasty sandwich. Just toast your favorite bread, butter each slice, and add a handful of arugula. Top it with a few of the cooked, sardine-stuffed peppers and a heaping scoop of the remaining sardine stuffing. Sandwich it all together, slice in half, and you've got yourself a delightful, flavor-packed sandwich. It's a delicious way to make the most out of this recipe!