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Charred green peppers in a bowl, reminiscent of blistered shishito peppers, garnished with black sesame seeds and served with a lemon wedge. A small bowl of black sesame seeds is in the background.
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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Soy and Lemon

These blistered shishito peppers char in a hot skillet with avocado oil, toss in soy sauce until glossy, and finish with fresh lemon juice and sesame seeds for an easy appetizer ready in 10 minutes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 136kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Shishito peppers
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil until shimmering
  • Add peppers and blister until charred, about 2 to 4 minutes
  • Pour in soy sauce and cook, tossing to coat, for 2 to 3 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Remove from heat and add lemon juice, tossing well
  • Plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1336mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg