Description
Blistered shishito peppers are a quick and flavorful appetizer or snack, charred in a hot skillet and finished with a sprinkle of flaky salt. Mild and smoky, they’re perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shishito peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Lemon wedges or dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Toss shishito peppers with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Add peppers to the hot pan in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 1–2 minutes until blistered on one side.
- Turn and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until peppers are blistered on all sides, about 8–10 minutes total.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately with lemon wedges or dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Most shishito peppers are mild, but about 1 in 10 can be surprisingly spicy—part of the fun!
- Use a well-ventilated kitchen as the high heat can cause a smoky environment.
- Great served with a garlic aioli, soy dipping sauce, or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blistered shishito peppers, easy appetizer, vegan snack, Japanese tapas, quick side dish