Name: 10 Minute Cast Iron Blistered Shishito Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups shishito peppers; 1 tbsp olive oil; Sea salt (to taste)

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Perfectly blistered shishito peppers, seasoned with sea salt and cooked in a cast iron skillet. Warning: they are highly addictive!

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I wasn’t going to post this recipe for 10 Minute Cast Iron Blistered Shishito Peppers. But after I saw how many people loved the recipe on my Instagram post, I figured I’d add it to the blog!

You know those questions, “what food would you bring to a desert island if you could only bring one?” or “what would be your last meal?” Well, friends, my answer might be this recipe! These blistered peppers are the real deal.

If you’re not familiar with shishito peppers, they are an Asian variety of chili peppers. They’re small, slender, bright green, and super cute!

Are shishito peppers hot?

Nope. Their flavor is delicate and sweet with just the tiniest hint of smokiness. Sometimes, one or two peppers in a bunch may be hotter than others, but this has only happened to me a couple of times!

Shishito peppers can be eaten raw or cooked, and I tend to eat the whole darn thing at once (except for the tops).

Are shishito peppers healthy?

Shishito peppers are low in calories, and rich in fiber, vitamins A and C. They’re a great addition to a healthy diet, and a fun way to mix up your veggie intake (1).

Where to Buy Shishito Peppers

In some areas, they’re available all year round, and Trader Joe’s tends to keep them in stock. However, their peak season is late summer and early fall. Farmers markets can be overflowing with them during that time of year!

How to Cook Shishito Peppers

Cooking shishito peppers is an incredibly easy process. Since they’re so tasty and delicately sweet, they don’t need much else! In fact, this shishito peppers recipe only has 3 ingredients.

Seasonings that would work well with shishito peppers include sea salt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, or red pepper flakes. I prefer to keep it simple with just sea salt and olive oil to bring out the natural flavors, but I’d love to hear what spices you like to use!

You can cook shishito peppers in a skillet on the stovetop, on the grill, or in the oven. I like to use a cast iron skillet (hence the name, Cast Iron Blistered Shishito Peppers) since it can get incredibly hot and help with the blistering process.

For other pepper-based recipes, check out the Best Easy Roasted Red Peppers, Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, Tarragon Roasted Summer Vegetables, and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce.

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