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Shishito Peppers

Here is a simple recipe for pan-fried shishito peppers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: shishito pepper

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shishito peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt course
  • lemon wedges optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the shishito peppers and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shishito peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are lightly charred and blistered.
  • Sprinkle the coarse salt over the peppers and stir to distribute.
  • Remove the peppers from the heat and transfer them to a serving dish.
  • Squeeze lemon wedges over the peppers, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

To customize the dish, you can also experiment with different seasonings or dipping sauces. Enjoy!