This recipe for Blistered Sesame Shishito Peppers is an easy snack or side dish that you can make in a snap! It's vegan, gluten free, and packed with flavor!
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then the peppers. Be careful, as they will pop and sputter a bit!
Blister the peppers for 2-3 minutes on one side before flipping and blistering for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Remove from heat and add the sesame oil, seeds, lime juice, and sea salt. Toss to coat and serve hot!
Leftover peppers can be refrigerated and make a great sandwich or taco topping!
Notes
Shishito peppers are usually very mild (one in ten will be hot), so it's ok to eat them whole down to the cap where the seeds are. There is no need to take the skin off or cut out the ribs/seeds!