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Peppers with Sesame Seeds, Shallots and Hazelnuts in French Clay bowl

Sesame Blistered Shishito Peppers - Mine are Multi-Colored!

An amazing, fun & delicious EASY appetizer and side dish - These charred peppers are addictive and healthy! When pan-roasted the skin of the shishito pepper becomes blackened, resulting in an amazing smoky flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound shishito peppers washed & dried
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as expeller pressed safflower oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons shallots peeled, chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon pure roasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted until golden
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnuts chopped or ground fine (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron skillet with 1 teaspoon neutral oil, set heat to medium high.
    Swirl skillet to coat, when oil shimmers add all the shishto peppers and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Cook - not moving the peppers until they have darkened and blistered underneath - about 3 minutes (half-way of cooking)
    Stir up the shishitos, add the shallots and sesame oil and cook, stirring until the shishitos are evenly blistered, and the shallots are golden (about 3 minutes more.)
  • Add the toasted sesame seeds, maple syrup and hazelnuts - give a big stir, cook 30 seconds and remove from heat. Hazelnuts are optional; I love them. Can use any finely chopped nut to your liking.  
  • Add to serving bowls and serve immediately.
    Like a dip for these beauties? See below. 

Notes

Creamy Sesame Dip:
 Mix together with a small wire whisk: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise*, 1  1/4 teaspoon roasted sesame oil, 1  1/4 teaspoon soy sauce (or GF tamari), 1/4 teaspoon pure maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (more if you desire spicy.) Refrigerate until ready to dip. *One preferably without "natural flavorings."
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer 
COURSE: Appetizer, First Course & Sides
CUISINE: American, Japanese
KEYWORDS: blistered sesame shishito peppers, blistered shishitos
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Blistered Shishito Peppers - Mine are Multi-Colored!
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
150
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
209
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
2663
IU
53
%
Vitamin C
 
109
mg
132
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.