Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt & Lemon

Raise your hand if you think shishito peppers are everywhere right now. Oh, just me? Maybe it’s because I was only recently introduced to the sweet and sometimes-spicy pepper and now I feel as if I am seeing them everywhere- on restaurant menus, at the farmer’s market, and at Asian markets.

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt and Lemon

About Shishito Peppers

They are an interesting pepper because when you eat them you play a game of Russian roulette: one in ten peppers are spicy and the rest are sweet. They are often served blistered as in the recipe here and they could not be easier to make. I just top them with a little sea salt and lemon juice and voila you’ve got a starter or a snack.

How to Make Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt and Lemon

1. Heat oil. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy bottom sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat through so the oil is very hot but not yet smoking.
2. Blister peppers. Add the peppers and sauté turning occasionally until tender and blistered on all sides, about 3 minutes.
3. Assemble and serve. Remove from heat and add to a serving dish. Season with salt and lemon juice then serve immediately.

Other Recipes to Try

If you enjoy this recipe, I recommend checking out some of these:

• Honey Soy Pork Chops with Miso Roasted Squash and Shishito Peppers
• Garlic Soy Edamame
• Sichuan Pan-Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt and Lemon

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Serves 2

US Customary – Metric

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces shishito peppers
• ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
• Juice from ½ medium lemon

Instructions:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy bottom sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat through so the oil is very hot but not yet smoking.
• Add the peppers and sauté turning occasionally until tender and blistered on all sides, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add to a serving dish. Season with salt and lemon juice then serve immediately.

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