Blistered Shishito Peppers
Blistered Shishito Peppers make the perfect easy appetizer, snack, or side dish that's ready in under three minutes! They taste irresistibly smoky and sweet, with a mild spice. They are delicious on their own but also go great with your fave dips and sauces.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 41kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp of vegetable oil
- 15 shishito peppers, washed and dried
- Sprinkle of salt, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil.
- Add in the peppers. Cover with a lid, and cook for 45 seconds to a minute. Wait until it begins to make popping noises and look charred.
- Turn the heat off and flip all the ingredients. Turn the heat back to medium-high and cover with the lid. Cook for an additional 45 seconds.
- Remove from heat, use tongs to place all the peppers on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, optional.
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Notes
- Make sure that the peppers are completely dry before adding them to the hot oil to prevent unnecessary splatters.
- The peppers will retain their moisture if the pan is covered with a lid. Also, it will trap the smoke, which the peppers will absorb making them more flavorful!
- You don’t actually have to cover the pan with a lid or remove it from heat during the flipping process, but I like to do it to avoid being splashed with hot oil.
- You can use other seasonings or flavorings other than salt. it really depends on what you like! However, I find that the simpler the seasoning, the more you get to enjoy its natural taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 803IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
