Shishito Peppers Recipe
Skillet Grilled with Olive Oil, Lemon, Maldon Salt
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Shishito Peppers
Rinse the shishito peppers under cold running water to clean them. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and juice one half, reserving the other half for garnishing.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Skillet
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and let it heat up for about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Add Shishito Peppers
Carefully add the shishito peppers to the skillet in a single layer. Allow them to cook without stirring for about 4-5 minutes, or until they start to blister.
- 6
Stir and Continue Cooking
After 4-5 minutes, stir the peppers to ensure they cook evenly. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until they are nicely charred and tender.
- 7
Season with Lemon Juice and Salt
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the peppers. Sprinkle with Maldon salt to taste.
Serving
- 8
Plate and Garnish
Transfer the grilled shishito peppers to a serving platter. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve alongside for additional squeezing.
