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Mackerel Jalapeño Poppers

by Safe Catch
a plate of jalapeño peppers stufffed with cream cheese and fish
Prep Time: 
10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cook time
Number of Servings: 
Serves 4
Recipe Source: 
Safe Catch

Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 Medium/Large-sized Jalapeño Peppers
  • 1 Can of Safe Catch Wild Mackerel
  • 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup of Your Favorite Shredded or Grated Cheese
  • Freshly Chopped Parsley & Red Pepper Flakes for Garnish

Directions

  1. If you’re using your oven, prep your oven to 400 or your grill or smoker to 350 degrees.
  2. Next, prepare your Safe Catch Mackerel by opening the tin and flaking the fish with the oil until everything is combined. Add this mixture to your mixing dish.
  3. Add in your cream cheese and use a fork to mash the cream cheese into the mackerel until both are evenly combined together. Add in your seasonings and set aside.
  4. Before slicing each jalapeno in half, place your cooking gloves on. Then, slice each jalapeño in half and carefully remove the seeds/insides.
  5. Set each jalapeño on a parchment paper-lined baking tray if using an oven OR on a tray or plate to transfer to your grill.
  6. Use a spoon or your hands (I find this easier) to distribute your mackerel and cream cheese filling into each of the pepper halves.
  7. If grilling or smoking, you can gently lay them on your grill or smoker and cook on low, until cooked to desired tenderness.
  8. Generally, keep your grill or smoker at 250 – 300 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. If using an oven, add the peppers without the shredded cheese to your oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until desired tenderness.
  10. Remove poppers and top them each with your shredded cheese.
  11. Return to oven for another minute or two until cheese is nice and melty.
  12. Remove, let cool a bit, and top with your herbs + some red pepper flakes if you wish and enjoy them!

Notes

  • Try dipping these poppers in Ranch Dip or buffalo sauce!
Nutrition Info: 
Made with 10 jalapenos and Monterey Jack cheese: 395 Calories, 17 g Protein, 107 mg Cholesterol, 7 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 34 g Total fat (19 g sat), 406 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, ★★★★★ Phosphorus, ★★★ Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Calcium, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, ★ Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc

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Safe Catch

Safe Catch tuna is traceable from catch to can and we only buy from captains whose fish come from managed and sustainable tuna stocks. Read more about our Sustainability Policy and Socially Responsible Sourcing Policy.

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