Grilled Sesame Shishito Peppers
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Grilled Sesame Shishito Peppers
Description
The shishito peppers are tossed in sesame oil and grilled over direct heat to blister the skin and soften the pepper, creating a slightly smoky flavor with a tender bite. A dipping sauce combining mayonnaise, sesame oil, hot sauce, and lime juice provides a creamy, spicy, and citrusy contrast to the peppers. Garnishing with toasted sesame seeds adds texture and an additional nutty aroma, while a sprinkle of salt enhances the overall flavor.
This appetizer is suitable as a light snack or side dish. The combination of mellow heat from shishito peppers and the flavorful sesame dipping sauce creates an approachable yet interesting bite. Using vegan mayonnaise in the dip can make this dish entirely plant-based.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sambal or sriracha or other hot sauce
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- 20 shishito pepper
- 3 teaspoon sesame oil
- kosher salt or sea salt
- sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high, and spray with cooking oil spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sesame oil, hot sauce and lime juice for the dipping sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a bowl, toss shishito peppers with sesame oil until coated
- Grill peppers over direct heat, turning to blister all sides, about 5 minutes
- Remove from grill to a platter, sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds, and serve hot, with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use vegan mayonnaise in the dipping sauce to make this appetizer vegan-friendly.
- Turn the peppers frequently on the grill to ensure even blistering without burning.
- Serve the peppers hot alongside the chilled dipping sauce for the best contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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