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Blistered Shishito Peppers
Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 56 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , Vegetarian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (plus more for drizzling at the end)
- ½ pound shishito peppers, cleaned
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
garnish
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place cast iron skillet over high heat. Once skillet is hot add oils.
- Carefully add peppers to pan and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, moving them around the pan frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once peppers have charred/blistered all around and have begun to wilt remove from heat. Adjust seasonings.
- Drizzle peppers with sesame oil and top with toasted sesame seeds. Serve.
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Notes
- **If using a grill, toss peppers in oils and season with salt and pepper before placing on the grill. It may also be helpful to use a grill basket, to ensure none of the little peppers fall through the grill grates.
Nutrition Information
Calories
56kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.