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Blistered shishito peppers in a white bowl.

Easy and Delicious Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe!

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This easy and delicious blistered shishito peppers recipe will leave you wanting more! Sweet and smoky on their own, they are seasoned with a trio of Japanese ingredients and result in a mouthwatering snack!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • pan or skillet cast iron is preferred

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz shishito peppers
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil can sub avocado oil
  • ½ tablespoon bonito flakes
  • ½ tablespoon furikake seasoning can sub sesame seeds
  • 2 ts soy sauce
  • sea salt optional - add a pinch at the end if you like!

Instructions
 

  • Heat up the grapeseed oil on a high heat in a skillet (cast iron is preferred). Add the shishitos to the skillet and cook until charred (turning often), softened and tender around 5-7 minutes. You may need to cook in batches so the peppers aren't too crowded in the skillet.
    Blistered shishito peppers in a cast iron pan.
  • Once cooked, place the shishitos in a large bowl, and add the soy sauce, bonito flakes, and furikake. Stir to combine and add a pinch of salt if you like!
    Blistered Shishito peppers in a glass bowl with small white dishes containing soy sauce, furikake, and bonito flakes.
  • Your shishitos are now ready to serve!
    Blistered shishito peppers in a white bowl.

Notes

This is great as a healthy snack, appetizer or side dish!  Enjoy!
Keyword Japanese peppers, shishito pepper
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