Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
peppers, lime, queso fresco, tajin, & cilantro
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Peppers
Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and pat dry with a towel.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Blister the Peppers
Add the shishito peppers to the skillet in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are blistered and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Season the Peppers
Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the blistered peppers. Sprinkle with Tajín seasoning and salt to taste.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the peppers to a serving dish. Top with crumbled queso fresco and chopped fresh cilantro before serving.