These peppers are mostly sweet but the odd pepper (about 1 in 15) has some spice to it! They’re best fried in a pan for a few minutes and we drizzle them with a honey butter sauce. The result is spicy and sweet pepper, perfect for snacking.
What are Shishito Peppers?
Take a Gamble – Take a little bit of a gamble with these little shishito peppers from Japan. Generally, they are mild and sweet, but there is the possibility that the odd one will be spicy. The reason? It is just how they develop on the plant! Will you be the lucky one? The natural smoky flavor of the shishito is enhanced with a quick roast in a frying pan. Heating in the pan also causes the pepper to char and blister adding another layer of flavor. They also have many health benefits. They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. These peppers are very similar to green peppers and can be used as a substitute in recipes. The only thing to be aware of is that there is the chance that one of these peppers will be hot and spicy!
Ingredients
SHISHITO PEPPERS: These peppers may be sold at the supermarket in the produce section. They are small, green, and have slightly wrinkled skin. Have a bit of a green thumb? These peppers can also be grown from seeds in the kitchen. Keep some of the seeds from the pepper and germinate. SAUCE: Honey, butter, (and garlic chili paste if you’d like) are mixed together and drizzled on the peppers to give them a spicy-sweet flavor!
How to Cook Shishito Peppers
Perfect peppers in an instant!
Tips for Perfect Shishito Peppers
These peppers cook FAST so keep an eye and be sure not to overcook them. Cook these at a high heat so they blister without becoming overcooked. Add a dash of soy sauce if you skip the sambal. Once cooked, remove them from the pan quickly so they don’t overcook. These make a great snack but are also delicious with steak.
Do not store cooked peppers in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, they will spoil quickly. If they can’t be consumed before they spoil, cut them into small pieces and freeze them in a ziplock bag. They will keep it in the freezer for one month and can be used in place of green peppers (although you may get a spicy one!).
Dips for Shishito Peppers
Sour Cream Dip – quick and easy Beer Cheese Dip – loaded with flavor French Onion Dip – made from scratch Easy Cheese Dip – ready in 5 minutes Crack Dip – a reader favorite
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