Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe

Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe

Pan blistered shishito peppers become incredibly tender and tasty. Season with lemon zest and a squeeze of charred lime juice and some salt. Dip in lemon garlic aioli.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

For Blistered Shishitos

6 oz shishito peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1 lime halved
kosher salt hops infused or otherwise
zest of 1 lemon

For Lemon Garlic Aioli

2 egg yolks
2 cloves garlic grated or pressed
pinch of salt
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

For Blistered Shishitos

Heat up the oil in a large pan over high heat. [mv_img id="8347"]
Toss the peppers in the pan and once they begin to blister move them around so they can blister all over. [mv_img id="8348"]
Once they are blistered and begin to char transfer to a serving dish. [mv_img id="8349"]
Season with lemon zest. [mv_img id="8350"]
Slice the lime in half, grill the face of each half until charred (using a grilling pan is easiest). [mv_img id="8351"]
Dip the charred tops into (hops) salt. [mv_img id="8352"]
Serve face up and squeeze over shishitos just before enjoying them. [mv_img id="8353"]

For Lemon Garlic Aioli

Using a handheld mixer beat the yolks. [mv_img id="8354"]
Add the pressed garlic. [mv_img id="8355"]
Add the salt and lemon juice. [mv_img id="8356"]
While continuing to mix slowly add the ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. Serve the aioli as a dipping sauce next to the peppers and salt covered lime halves. [mv_img id="8357"]

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Notes

Calories and nutritional information are based on the pan blistered shishito peppers only.

According to the type of dipping sauce you choose to add on the nutritional information will vary.

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