How to cook shishito peppers
The first time I had shishito peppers in a restaurant, I immediately needed to learn how to cook shishito peppers at home. If you’ve ever wondered how to cook shishito peppers, this quick and easy recipe is for you. These pan blistered shishito peppers are tossed in a savory Asian sauce made with soy, rice vinegar and sesame oil. It’s the perfect healthy Weight Watchers friendly appetizer, snack, or side dish that comes together in minutes.
Are shishito peppers spicy?
Most of the time, shishito peppers are mild and slightly sweet, with a smoky flavor once they’re blistered. But here’s the fun part! They have a little bit of “pepper roulette” because about one in ten peppers packs some unexpected heat. It’s usually not as spicy as a jalapeno, but it can definitely surprise you with a little kick. To me, that unpredictability is part of what makes eating them so fun.
Ingredients
- shishito peppers (I bought mine at a farmers market, but stores like Whole Foods should carry them year round)
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- honey
- sesame oil
- avocado oil spray
- garlic
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Make these quick and easy blistered shishito peppers tossed in a savory Asian sauce! A healthy, restaurant-style appetizer that’s ready in minutes and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium high heat until very hot.
- Spray with avocado oil spray, and add the shishito peppers in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving them to allow blistering, then toss and continue to cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are evenly charred and softened in spots.
- To the pan, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and honey, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes just until the sauce clings to the peppers.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
Each serving is 2 Weight Watchers points. Click here for the WW tracker. (Note: this feature only works on your mobile phone).
If you count calories or macros: 93 calories, 1 fat, 19 carbs, 2 fiber and 4 protein.
You will love this healthy shishito pepper recipe!
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