Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt & Lemon
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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
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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
- 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.
- Blister peppers. Add the peppers and sauté turning occasionally until tender and blistered on all sides, about 3 minutes.
- 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 shishito 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
- Sautéed Shrimp with Creamed Shishitos and Corn
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt and Lemon
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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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