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Shishito Peppers
Grilled Shishito Peppers are small peppers with big flavor! These mild peppers are an irresistible Japanese appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 46 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Shishido peppers about 40 peppers
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil or peanut, olive, or whatever cooking oil you like
garnish
- black sesame seeds and/or sea salt
sauce
- Tamari soy sauce ponzu sauce, or fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Toss the peppers in a little bit of oil to lightly coat them. I used sesame oil, but you can use olive, peanut, or whatever oil you like.
- Set a grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat and let it heat up until nice and hot.
- Put the peppers in and let them cook for about 5 minutes, until they are blistered and charred in parts. Shake the pan or toss them around every 30 seconds or so.
- Remove from the pan and sprinkle with sesame seeds or salt.
- Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon, or a light sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
10peppers
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10peppers | |
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.