Description
These Easy Sesame Shishito Peppers are a delicious and simple appetizer or side dish with a touch of Asian-inspired flavors. Blistered shishito peppers are tossed in a savory sesame soy sauce and vinegar dressing, then topped with toasted sesame seeds and flaky salt for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 oz shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- flaky salt to taste
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Char Peppers: Add shishito peppers in a single layer. Let them blister undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, then toss occasionally for another 5–6 minutes until evenly charred and softened.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle with soy sauce and rice vinegar, tossing quickly to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and flaky salt, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Serve as an appetizer or a side dish.
- About 1 in 10 shishitos can be surprisingly spicy, which adds a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
