Description
Blistered Shishito Peppers are a quick, smoky, and irresistible appetizer or snack, lightly charred in a hot skillet and finished with flaky salt and a squeeze of lemon. A perfect shareable dish with a mild heat kick! #shishitopeppers #easyappetizer #blisteredpeppers #snackideas #healthysnacks
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shishito peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2–3 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the shishito peppers with olive oil until lightly coated.
- Add the peppers to the hot skillet in a single layer. Let them sear undisturbed for 1–2 minutes, then toss occasionally until blistered and charred in spots, about 8–10 minutes total.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing, if desired.
Notes
- Most shishito peppers are mild, but about 1 in 10 can be surprisingly spicy—makes for a fun surprise!
- Best served hot, right out of the skillet.
- You can also grill the peppers instead of pan-searing for an outdoor option.
- Add a drizzle of soy sauce or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an Asian-inspired twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg