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Blistered Shishito Peppers

By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Gentl Hyers
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Gentl & Hyers

These shishito peppers, along with spicy mayo, nori sheets, and sesame seeds, help make up the Shishito Dog. But you can use this recipe to make delicious blistered peppers that you can use alongside just about anything.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

6 ounces shishito peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (or heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high). Toss peppers with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender and blistered all over, about 3 minutes.

    Step 2

    Transfer to a small bowl and toss with vinegar. Let cool; remove stems.

TagsShishito PepperVegetableSummerQuickEasyWeeknight MealsDairy FreeNut FreeGrillingBon Appétit

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