Description
This easy and flavorful appetizer features blistered shishito peppers tossed with lime zest and juice, perfectly seasoned with flaky sea salt and topped with savory bonito flakes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a delightful and vibrant snack or starter perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Shishito Peppers
- 2 1/2 cups shishito peppers
Seasoning & Toppings
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 Tbsp bonito flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Peppers: In a medium bowl, toss the shishito peppers with olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and flaky sea salt until evenly coated, ensuring every pepper is flavored.
- Heat Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and let it preheat until hot to ensure proper blistering of the peppers.
- Cook Peppers: Add the seasoned peppers to the hot skillet and cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the skins are blistered and slightly charred.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, transfer peppers to a serving bowl, sprinkle with bonito flakes, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet to get the best blistering effect on the peppers.
- Serve immediately for optimal tenderness and flavor.
- Bonito flakes add a savory umami touch but can be omitted for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust sea salt to taste based on your preference.
- Be cautious handling hot peppers; occasional peppers can be spicy.