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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 (chopped small) | |
| 1 lemon zest and juiced | |
| 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar | |
| 2 tablespoons mayonnaise | |
| 2 tablespoons roughly chopped Italian parsley or cilantro | |
| 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno (optional) | |
| ¼ cup toasted bread baguette or sourdough torn into tiny pieces | |
| ⅛ teaspoon black pepper | |
| ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika |
Preparation
1
Set your oven's broiler to low heat.
Slice your chosen peppers lengthwise, and remove any pith and seeds.
Arrange your sliced peppers on a baking sheet. Lightly drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Position the peppers about 10 inches from the broiler and let them broil for 3 minutes.
Turn the peppers over and broil for another 3 minutes.
After broiling, remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature.
2
In a mixing bowl, add the sardines and anchovies, breaking the fish into smaller pieces with a fork.
3
Add in the rest of the ingredients: capers, finely chopped shallot, lemon zest and juice, sherry vinegar, mayonnaise, roughly chopped parsley or cilantro, diced jalapeno (if using), toasted bread pieces, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix everything well to combine.
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!