Blistered Shishito Peppers
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
165 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers
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Blistered Shishito Peppers is a simple yet captivating side dish that will elevate your taste buds. These slender, emerald-green peppers from Japan transform when kissed by heat, their blistered skins revealing a soft, vibrant interior.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided see notes
- 1 lb. shishito peppers
- ¾ cup small diced red onion about 1 small onion
- 3- inch piece of fresh lemongrass stalk thin-sliced or 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce alcohol-free
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash and dry the peppers well.
- When ready, transfer them to a large bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt and toss until each one is generously coated.
- When ready, heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan, over medium heat.
- Add the oiled and salted shishito peppers to the pan and cook until blistered (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove the peppers from the pan and lower the heat to medium-low.
- Add in the leftover tablespoon of olive oil, lemongrass, diced red onion, ginger, garlic, and sauté until the onions have softened.
- When the onions have softened, add the soy sauce, vinegar, and pure maple syrup. Sauté for about 30 seconds and you are done!
- Top the shishito peppers with the lemongrass relish, fresh chopped cilantro, and consume while hot.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Divided olive oil? You will add 2 tbsp of the oil in a bowl with the peppers and the final tbsp after removing the blistered peppers and before adding the onions along with the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.75cup
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1148IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
166mg
(184%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1148IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 166mg | 184% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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