Jalapeño poppers with salmon and cream cheese: Try the recipe

close

Video

New England fishermen flotilla unite to protest Vineyard Wind

A fleet of 25 fishing boats, their captains and crew, circled a Vineyard Wind turbine and monitoring vessels off the Massachusetts coast to protest the offshore wind project. CREDIT: New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association

If you're searching for a game day appetizer, try this pick that takes a total of 35 minutes to make.

Minnesota-based company Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood shared its recipe for salmon jalapeño poppers with Fox News Digital, and marketing manager Suzanne Wolke said these are perfect for busy hosts and hostesses to whip up.

Wolke noted that if you want to improve the recipe, you can cook it on a grill and/or top with bacon or cheddar cheese beforehand.

NEW ENGLAND'S SIGNATURE SUMMER FLAVOR COMES FROM FRIED CLAMS: HERE ARE 5 SIZZLING SPOTS TO FIND THEM

"For crispier peppers, cook them directly on a wire rack, but be careful to keep them upright while they cook," she explained.

Try these salmon jalapeño poppers that are sure to be a real crowd pleaser. (SCOUT)

Salmon Jalapeño Poppers by Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood

Makes 12-14 servings

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

FROM SALMON TO SHARK, HERE ARE THE BEST AND WORST FISH FOR YOUR HEALTH, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

2 Morey's Wild Salmon Seasoned Grill fillet or salmon fillets of choice

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup sour cream

½ cup minced bell pepper

2 green onions, minced

½ teaspoon minced garlic

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

½ teaspoon lime zest

Salt and pepper to taste

12-14 jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved lengthwise

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

This recipe calls for chopped cilantro to be folded into the mixture that will be stuffed into the peppers. (iStock)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

2. Take 2 fillets of Morey's Wild Salmon Seasoned Grill (thawed) or salmon fillets of choice and place them in a single layer, not touching, with flat side down on a foil-lined, sided baking pan in the middle rack of oven.

3. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

4. Once cooked, flake into small pieces with a fork.

These salmon jalapeño poppers are the perfect balance of creamy and spicy and are sure to be the talk of party at your next gathering. (SCOUT; iStock)

5. Blend cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth. Add onions, bell pepper and lime zest until well blended. Fold in cilantro and salmon. Salt and pepper to taste.

For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle

6. Preheat oven to 450°F. Load seeded and halved jalapeño peppers with filling and place on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Be sure to position the peppers close to each other so they stay upright during cooking. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

This recipe is owned by Morey’s Fine Fish & Seafood and was shared with Fox News Digital.