Brilliant Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
Blistered Shishito Peppers are a simple and flavorful appetizer featuring fresh shishito peppers quickly cooked until blistered and charred. Seasoned with a sprinkle of salt and served with a squeeze of lemon, these peppers make for a delightful snack or side dish, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Shishito peppers
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sea salt
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the shishito peppers to the skillet in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the peppers for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister and char on the outside.
- Remove the peppers from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate.
- Sprinkle the blistered shishito peppers with sea salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the peppers, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious blistered shishito peppers as a flavorful appetizer or side dish!
Notes
- Watch Carefully: Shishito peppers cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to prevent burning while achieving a nice blistering.
- Handle with Caution: Use caution when handling the hot skillet and peppers to avoid burns.
- Ventilation: Ensure proper ventilation while cooking as shishito peppers may produce some smoke.
- Adjust Seasoning: Feel free to adjust the amount of salt or add additional seasonings according to your taste preferences.