Description
Grilled shishito peppers are a delightful and vibrant appetizer that packs a punch of flavor while remaining simple to prepare. Perfect for any gathering, these mild, slightly smoky peppers are charred to perfection on the grill, making them an excellent finger food option. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can impress your guests with this easy recipe. Serve them with a creamy tahini sauce or enjoy their natural taste seasoned with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup tahini (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Pinch fine sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 425ยฐF).
- Rinse the shishito peppers under cool water and pat them dry. In a mixing bowl, toss the peppers with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Place the peppers in a grill basket in a single layer and grill, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes until they are blackened in places and slightly wilted.
- For the optional dipping sauce, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, ground cardamom, and fine salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Transfer the grilled peppers to a serving bowl and sprinkle with coarse salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm with the tahini sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, experiment with other seasonings such as smoked paprika or garlic powder. These grilled shishito peppers can also be added to salads or served as taco fillings for more versatility.