Grilled Sesame Shishito Peppers

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Grilled Sesame Shishito Peppers are blistered over direct heat until tender and lightly charred, then finished with a sprinkle of salt and toasted sesame seeds. Served with a creamy dipping sauce made from mayonnaise, sesame oil, sambal, and lime juice, this appetizer offers mild heat with rich, tangy, and nutty flavors.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 136 kcal

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

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

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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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% 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.