Description
A quick and easy weeknight side dish featuring blistered shishito peppers cooked in olive oil with garlic and sea salt. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) shishito peppers
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shishito peppers under cold water and shake off excess water in a colander. Trim off the stem ends and place in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom; the oil should shimmer but not smoke.
- Add the peppers to the hot oil in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until blisters form.
- Flip the peppers and cook for another 1-2 minutes until tender and charred in spots.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir quickly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and golden. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Remove the pan from heat and immediately sprinkle with sea salt. Add optional toppings like red pepper flakes or parmesan and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan, as this causes steaming instead of blistering. Add garlic only in the last 30-60 seconds to prevent burning. For best texture, serve immediately while hot. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days but are best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: shishito peppers, blistered peppers, garlic peppers, quick side dish, vegan appetizer, gluten-free recipe, weeknight dinner, easy vegetables