Smoked Salmon & Potato Stuffed Banana Peppers

Name: Smoked Salmon & Potato Stuffed Banana Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling: 6 sm. Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut up; 1 Tbs butter; 3 large shallots, minced; 1 sm. bulb fennel, minced; 4 grn onions, minced; (4.5 oz) smoked salmon filet, finely chopped; (4 oz) lox, finely chopped; (3 oz) pkg cream cheese; 3/4 cup evaporated milk (or whipping cream or 1/2 and 1/2); 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice; 3 Tbs fresh dill, minced; fresh ground pepper; 2 jars (32 oz)whole banana peppers (about 14 lg peppers), drained, rinsed, and patted dry; Sauce: 1 Tbs butter; 1 lg clove garlic, finely minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 c. whipping cream; pinch kosher salt; finely chopped parsley, to garnish

Servings: persons

Filling: 6 sm. Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 Tbs butter
3 large shallots, minced
1 sm. bulb fennel, minced
4 grn onions, minced
(4.5 oz) smoked salmon filet, finely chopped
(4 oz) lox, finely chopped
(3 oz) pkg cream cheese
3/4 cup evaporated milk (or whipping cream or 1/2 and 1/2)
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
3 Tbs fresh dill, minced
fresh ground pepper
2 jars (32 oz)whole banana peppers (about 14 lg peppers), drained, rinsed, and patted dry
Sauce: 1 Tbs butter
1 lg clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. whipping cream
pinch kosher salt
finely chopped parsley, to garnish

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["1. Cover potatoes with lightly salted water, boil till tender.", "2. Meanwhile, saute fennel in butter till soft, then add shallot and grn onion. Saute 2 min, then add both types of salmon. Saute just till lox turns opaque, then remove from heat and set aside.", "3. When potatoes are done, drain and return to pot. Add cream cheese, evaporated milk, and lemon juice. Cream together w/ hand mixer. Fold in Salmon mixture and fresh dill. Season to taste w/ pepper. (Be careful adding any salt - filling becomes saltier-tasting after baking!)", "4. Pipe filling into drained peppers, bake at 350 for 15-20 min, till heated thru and pepper is tender-crisp.", "5. While baking, make sauce: Saute garlic in butter 30 sec. Add bell pepper and sate another 30 sec. Add cream and let thicken till coats back of spoon. Add pinch salt (not too much! Pepper and filling are naturally salty!).", "6. To serve as 1st course, place 2 peppers on plate in ""X"" shape. Spoon small amt sauce over center, and garnish w/ parsley. Pretty!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling: 6 sm. Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut up, 1 Tbs butter, 3 large shallots, minced, 1 sm. bulb fennel, minced, and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon & Potato Stuffed Banana Peppers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!