Blistered Shishito Peppers with the Best Dip
This restaurant-style appetizer takes just a few minutes to make at home, and the results are amazing. Serve blistered shishito peppers with a garlicky aioli for dipping.
Ingredients
Shishito Peppers Ingredients:
- 8 oz shishito peppers
- 1 Tbsp light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest, optional
Garlic Aioli Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, or added to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse peppers and dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, toss the peppers together with the oil.
- Heat a large 12” cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Let it heat for about 2 minutes or until the pan is hot and just starting to smoke. Carefully add peppers in a single layer and let them sear until blistered and browned on the first side, about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the peppers over with tongs and let them sear on the second side until blistered, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle to taste with salt and grate lemon zest over the top. Serve with aioli dipping sauce if desired.*
Notes
*How to Make Aioli Sauce: If you want to serve zest over the shishito peppers, make sure to zest the lemon before juicing it and set the zest aside. In a small bowl, combine all aioli sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you make the shishito peppers.
To Grill Shishito Peppers: Heat grill to medium heat, about 350 ̊F. Oil the peppers and put them on the grates of a hot grill or if the peppers are smaller and may fall through the grates, add them to a preheated grill basket. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side or until blistered and browned.
Nutrition Facts
Blistered Shishito Peppers with the Best Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
182
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
560
mg
24
%
Potassium
193
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
553
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
83
mg
101
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
