Blistered Shishito Peppers with Soy and Sesame

Name: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Soy and Sesame
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 12 ounces shishito peppers, washed and thoroughly dried; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Shishito peppers are one of those simple dishes that rely entirely on good heat and restraint. When they’re cooked properly, they blister deeply, soften just enough, and stay bright and slightly grassy inside. I make them the way I’ve had them at restaurants, with a quick citrus soy glaze and a fini

Updated at: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:38:41 GMT