Blistered Shishitos (gf) Recipe
sesame oil + cotija cheese + sesame seeds
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Peppers
Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until it is hot but not smoking.
- 3
Blister the Peppers
Add the shishito peppers to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the peppers are blistered and slightly charred.
- 4
Season and Serve
Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the blistered peppers with salt, cotija cheese, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.