If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. They were dusted with a good amount of sea salt and a bit of cream of some sort, and I basically fell in love with them after the first bite. SUPER DELICIOUS. What I love about them is how incredibly easy they are to make. We just had a friendly pool party and I toted out my induction cook top and cooked them up pool side in a screaming hot cast iron pan. Let’s talk about how we make blistered shishito peppers, shall we? Add olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat the pan. You can also try this with sesame oil for an interesting twist. Blister the Peppers. Next, add the peppers in a single layer and sear them about 5 minutes per side, until the skins char and blister up, turning occasionally as you cook the peppers. Shishitos are thin skinned peppers, so will cook up quickly. You can add more if you’d like. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over them and serve. You can also use fresh lemon juice. Soy sauce is also a nice addition to some recipes. I like to serve them out of the pan. I’ll carry it around and let my guests pick out the peppers of their choice, along with a bit of the dipping sauce. To me, they’re rather casual, even though I’m starting to see them appear in fancier restaurants. Serve the up! They’re super delicious. A great appetizer! So fun! 200 SHU still isn’t very hot, but it’s nice to get the tiny jolt when you find one. I grew them in my garden this year and the plant is SUPER productive. I’ve been making recipes like this all summer with them. The peppers are often confused for pimento de padrón peppers, which look and taste quite similar. Check this out. This is just from today. Shishitos are quite popular in Japan, where the food is not known for being spicy, though they are increasingly appearing on American menus. The flavor of the shishito is interesting with a peppery finish, and a hint of sweetness, but it is that tiny jolt of heat that many people look for. Learn more about Shishito Peppers here. You can also freeze them in freezer containers for 3 months or longer. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 8/14/20 to include new information, photos and video. It was originally published on 9/17/18.
