Ingredients
– 1/2 pound shishito peppers (washed and thoroughly dried)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/4 teaspoon togarashi (optional)
– Coarse sea salt (to taste)
– 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
1-Place the peppers in a medium bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil; set aside.
2-Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
3-Arrange the peppers in a single layer in a grill basket or thread them on skewers.
4-Grill the peppers, turning occasionally, until charred and blistered, about 6 to 8 minutes total.
5-Return the peppers to the bowl and toss with 1/4 teaspoon togarashi (if using) and coarse sea salt.
6-Squeeze juice from the 1 lemon over the peppers to taste. Serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Poke peppers with a toothpick before sautéing for crispier texture and to avoid steaming.
🍈 Experiment with flavored oils or swap lemon juice for lime or soy sauce for variation.
🌿 Remember that about 1 in 10 shishito peppers can be unexpectedly spicy, so enjoy the surprise!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g