Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt and Lemon
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.
Servings 2
Calories 147kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.1mg