Description
Shishito peppers deliver a quick, smoky flavor blast that zings right into your dinner routine. Sizzling these peppers takes just minutes and turns an ordinary side dish into something seriously delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shishito peppers
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse your shishito peppers under cold water, then pat them completely dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Trim just the very top of the stems, keeping most of the stem attached.
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the surface is extremely hot.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet, swirling to create an even coating across the bottom.
- Arrange peppers carefully in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Work in batches if your pan is small.
- Allow peppers to sear undisturbed for exactly 2-3 minutes, creating a deep char on the bottom surface.
- Gently toss the peppers and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, rotating them to achieve an even, blistered exterior.
- Transfer the roasted peppers to a serving bowl, immediately sprinkling with 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the peppers and add a light zest for extra brightness.
- Finish with a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving.
Notes
- Pat the peppers completely dry to ensure they blister and char perfectly without steaming.
- Cast-iron or heavy stainless steel pans provide the best high-heat surface for creating those delicious crispy edges.
- Work in small batches to maintain high pan temperature and prevent the peppers from becoming soggy or steamed.
- Experiment with seasoning variations like smoked paprika, za’atar, or Japanese togarashi for different flavor profiles that complement the peppers’ natural taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1173 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg