How to Cook Shishito Peppers
Shishito peppers are a great addition to a charcuterie board! How to Cook Shishito Peppers is simple; saute or grill. Serve with soy sauce!
Today I’m sharing an easy appetizer—so easy you won’t believe it. I’ll show you how to cook shishito peppers, and how to serve them!
How to Cook Shishito Peppers
But first, there are so many pepper recipes, from roasted sweet mini peppers to stuffed bell peppers. But have you tried shishito peppers? You can buy them in a smalll bag at Trader Joe’s, and they are a delicious treat.
Ingredients for shishito peppers
These colorful, sweet peppers are so versatile.
Here are the ingredients you will need:
- Shishito peppers
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce (for dipping) or coconut aminos
- Pinch of kosher salt
Here are more pepper recipes to try:
Prosciutto-Wrapped Mini Peppers
Pesto Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Tasty Taco Mini Stuffed Peppers (make these for Taco Tuesday today!)
Love these Italian Stuffed Peppers
Cooking Shishito Peppers
- Saute on the stove (which is what I did).
- Or, you can grill them!
It only takes about 5 minutes and you have delicious bites!
Oh, and we’ve also drizzled them with honey, if you like the sweet and savory flavors mixed together. And a dipping sauce is essential.
Most of our August days have been a whirlwind, with so much activity and summer fun. But then, again, there are days of the week where we intentionally slow down and do almost nothing. We need those days. [August is the month where on my walks, I run into these guys with fuzzy antlers.]
August rushes by …. by Elizabeth Maua Taylor
I love this poem, and wanted to share it with you:
August rushes by like desert rainfall,
A flood of frenzied upheaval,
Expected,
But still catching me unprepared.
Like a match flame
Bursting on the scene,
Heat and haze of crimson sunsets.
Like a dream
Of moon and dark barely recalled,
A moment,
Shadows caught in a blink.
Like a quick kiss;
One wishes for more
But it suddenly turns to leave,
Dragging summer away.
– Elizabeth Maua Taylor
Get the Recipe:
How to Cook Shishito Peppers Serves 6
Ingredients
- 6 oz bag shishito peppers
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, for dipping
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- In a hot skillet, heat the sesame oil.
- Add the peppers and cook 3-4 minutes, until blistered and brown. Turn them frequently to get the nice charred look.
- Serve on a platter with a small bowl of soy sauce for dipping. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
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We love Shishito peppers. I blister them in a dry cast iron skillet and serve with a sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice dipping sauce. Will try your idea of dipping in soy sauce
That is the way I’ve always cooked them, until yesterday when I used my air fryer. Spritzed them with olive oil, preheated 350, cooked 8 minutes shaking once Excellent! Salt and lemon juice is our preference