Easy Charred Shishito Peppers Recipe

Name: Easy Charred Shishito Peppers Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 8 ounces shishito peppers; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 0.5 lemon; coarse sea salt to taste

Discover your new favorite appetizer or side dish! These charred shishito peppers are delicious dipped in garlic aioli or sriracha mayo. Be warned: about 1 in 10 peppers packs a spicy punch!

Total time15 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

8 ounces shishito peppers
2 tablespoons avocado oil
0.5 lemon lemon
coarse sea salt to taste

Instructions

Rinse the shishito peppers and dry them completely to remove any moisture. Use a knife to poke the peppers randomly; this prevents steam buildup during the charring process. Toss the peppers with oil in a large bowl for even coating.
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it's hot. Arrange the peppers in a single layer in the skillet, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook the peppers for 2 minutes without moving them, allowing them to blister. They may sizzle and pop. Flip the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the peppers, and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 87 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 4 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g