This Blistered Shishito Peppers recipe will be your new favorite appetizer! I like to cook them with some ginger and a drizzle of soy sauce and honey to make them extra crave-worthy!
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add oil. Once hot, add peppers, spreading them out in an even layer.
Cook undisturbed for 45 seconds or so, until browned on bottom. Turn them and continue cooking, turning them every so often, until blistered on all sides. Should take about 4-5 minutes.
A few seconds before removing them from heat, add ginger to the pan and sauté. Drizzle peppers with soy sauce and honey and toss to combine.
Remove to a plate and garnish with salt and sesame seeds.
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Notes
*I buy shishito peppers from Trader Joes or Whole Foods, but you may find them in the produce section at your local store.Variations:
*Dip them: Serve them with a simple aioli sauce--I use this aioli sauce from my crab cakes recipe.
Make them Spicy: Mix honey with a tiny bit of sriracha or hot chile sauce and drizzle over the peppers. Or, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
Fun Garnishes: One of my favorite ways I’ve seen these served as an appetizer was with chopped fresh mint, basil and cashews on top.