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Soy Ginger Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers sauteed in Soy Ginger Sauce are an Asian restaurant favorite that you can now easily make at home with this simple 20 minute recipe!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp sesame oil divided
  • 1 lb shishito peppers
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 tsp sesame oil to a large skillet or wok on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the shishito peppers and sauté for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk the remaining 1 tsp sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and ginger together in a small bowl to form the sauce.
  3. After the shishitos have sautéed for 10 minutes, pour the sauce over the shishito peppers.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook for 7-10 minutes or until peppers are tender and blistering on the outside.
Optional Toasted Panko Topping
  1. Add panko breadcrumbs to a small skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to toast in the skillet for 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the shishito peppers and serve.

Notes

  • The nutritional information provided does not include toasted panko breadcrumbs.
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce & omit the panko breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten free.

Nutrition Information

Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 838mg (35%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1000mg (20%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 838mg 35%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1000mg 20%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.