Fried Shishito Peppers Recipe
citrus-calabrian chili vinaigrette, sesame dukkah, midnight moon goat cheese
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Calabrian chili paste, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sesame Dukkah
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds and pine nuts until golden brown. Remove from heat and mix with chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- 3
Fry the Shishito Peppers
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shishito peppers and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until blistered and tender.
- 4
Plate the Dish
Transfer the fried shishito peppers to a serving dish. Drizzle with the citrus-Calabrian chili vinaigrette, sprinkle the sesame dukkah on top, and crumble the Midnight Moon goat cheese over the peppers.
- 5
Serve
Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
