Easy Sesame Shishito Peppers
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
1 minute
Cook Time
4 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil (*or any high-heat cooking oil)
- 6 ounces shishito peppers
- sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari if making this recipe GF)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat a heavy-bottomed saute pan or cast iron pan over high heat for a few minutes until it is hot.
Step 2
Add canola oil and shishito peppers and season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Immediately toss to combine.
Step 4
Saute for 3-4 minutes, tossing every 45 seconds or so, until the peppers are mostly charred (blistered) on all sides.
Step 5
Remove from heat and transfer the peppers to a serving bowl.
Step 6
Toss with sesame oil and soy sauce (or tamari) until the peppers are evenly coated, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 7
Serve warm.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Feel free to tinker with the seasonings if you'd like.
If you happen to have some fancy salts at home, this is a perfect time to use them!
Be prepared to possibly want to eat the entire batch.
