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a large pile of blistered shishito peppers with a wedge of lemon in the background

Easy blistered shishito peppers recipe

Blistering shishito peppers are a popular and easy way to prepare them as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb shishito peppers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • lemon juice to taste
  • flaky sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the peppers and pat them dry. Be sure there's no moisture as it can cause oil splatters
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot, then add the peppers
  • Cook the peppers, stirring occasionally, until they begin blistering and turn brown. This process should take about 5-7 minutes
  • Once cooked, remove the peppers from the heat and transfer them to a serving dish
  • Season with sea salt and a bit of lemon juice, then serve and enjoy!