Salmon Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

    • 2 Salmon fillet

    • 1 ea 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened

    • ⅓ cup sour cream

    • 2 green onions, minced

    • 3-5 garlic cloves, minced

    • ½ teaspoon Mrs Dash Extra Spicy

    • ½ teaspoon Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb

    • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

    • ½ teaspoon lime zest

    • Salt and pepper to taste

• ⅓ cup shredded Mexican Cheese, like extra sharp cheddar.
  

    • 12-14 jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved lengthwise

Instructions

1. Option 1
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Take Salmon and place them in a single layer, on a foil-lined, baking pan.
3. Bake for 15 minutes.
2. Option 2
   
1. Spray a thin layer of cooking spray oil in a frying pan
2. Place the fillets in the pan and cook on medium high heat until browned and thoroughly cooked.
   
3. Once cooked, flake into small pieces with a fork.
4. Blend cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth.
5. Add cheese, onions, lime zest and seasoning and blend well.
   
6. Fold in cilantro and salmon.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.
8. Preheat oven to 450°F.
9. Load peppers with filling and place on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
10. Be sure to position the peppers close to each other so they stay upright.
11. (Optional ) Add more cheese on top of the filling before baking.
    
12. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
13. For crispier peppers, cook them directly on a wire rack. Keep peppers upright.