5 from 62 votes
Blistered Shishito Peppers with the Best Dip
Blistered Shishito Peppers are seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until blistered and browned on all sides, then seasoned with sea salt and lemon zest. They are served with a garlic aioli made from mayonnaise, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, offering a creamy and tangy dipping sauce that complements the mild peppers. The peppers' light blistering provides a slightly smoky flavor and tender texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
182 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
Shishito Peppers Ingredients:
- 8 oz shishito pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil light
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste, flaky
- 1 tsp lemon optional, zest
Garlic Aioli Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic pressed, clove
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt or added to taste, fine sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse peppers and dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, toss the peppers together with the oil.
- Heat a large 12” cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Let it heat for about 2 minutes or until the pan is hot and just starting to smoke. Carefully add peppers in a single layer and let them sear until blistered and browned on the first side, about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the peppers over with tongs and let them sear on the second side until blistered, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle to taste with salt and grate lemon zest over the top. Serve with aioli dipping sauce if desired.*
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Notes
- Prepare lemon zest before juicing to retain flavor, then set zest aside for use.
- Mix aioli ingredients and let flavors meld while cooking the peppers for best taste.
- Alternatively, grill peppers over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, using a grill basket if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbs
6g
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Potassium
193mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
553IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 6g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 553IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.