Grilled Shishito Peppers with Lemon and Sea Salt
Grilled Shishito Peppers with Lemon and Sea Salt are grilled to smoky, charred perfection and finished with fresh lemon juice and flaky sea salt. They're an easy summer appetizer that always pleases a crowd, and recipe includes a number of alternatives to make blistered shishito peppers!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shishito peppers
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt to taste (sub with your favorite salt)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Toss the shishito peppers with the olive oil in a large bowl until the peppers are well coated, then skewer the peppers onto the skewers.1 pound shishito peppers, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Reduce the heat to medium high and place the skewers on the grill. Grill 2-3 minutes per side until charred, then turn using tongs and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Remove the peppers from the skewers and toss with lemon juice, flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!1/2 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
Notes
- Pro tip: If you prefer not to grill the peppers, place the skewers on a baking sheet under the broiler and cook on each side until blackened.
- Shishito peppers don't keep more than a few days when raw, so cook them within 2 days of picking or purchase. Once cooked, store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Customize these shishito peppers a number of ways. Toss in soy sauce for a nice umami flavor, drizzle with sesame oil and sesame seeds, or serve with your favorite dip.
- Serve these grilled shishito peppers as an appetizer or use them as a condiment for your tacos, burgers or bowls. They can also be chopped and added to frittatas, salads, pasta dishes or dip.
- Air fryer/Stove top instructions: Do not skewer the shishito peppers. Cook on medium high heat (around 400 in the air fryer) and cook, tossing every 2-3 minutes until charred.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25lb. | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g