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How To Make Shishito Peppers On The Grill
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How To Make Shishito Peppers On The Grill

Learn how to make shishito peppers on the grill at home and elevate your grilling game! These vibrant green peppers are a popular Japanese delicacy, with a mild heat and a slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the smoky char from the grill.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Japanese
Keyword How to make shishito peppers on the grill, shishito pepper crostini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 142kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Shishito Peppers
  • 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt

For The Crostini

  • 1 French Baguette
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup Ricotta Cheese Full fat
  • 3-4 tbsp. Chili Onion Crunch Oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • Sesame Seeds garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by preheat your gas or charcoal grill and set it to medium high heat for direct grilling.
  • Rinse the shishito peppers and pat them dry.
  • In a bowl, toss them in sesame oil (or other high smoke point oil) and lightly season with sea salt.
  • When the grill has preheated, place the peppers directly over the flame on the grill grate (work in batches as they blister fast). Let them cook for about 1 minute and move them around on the grate carefully using tongs. Continue to cook them until the are lightly charred and blistered all over, about 3-4 minutes total.
  • Once you have grilled all your peppers, remove them from the grill and use them as desired.

For the Crostini

  • In a bowl, combine the chili oil and the ricotta and mix well.
  • Slice the baguette into individual pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Coat both sides of each piece of bread in a little olive oil.
  • Place them onto the grill and grill the bread (this will grill quickly) until lightly crispy, about 20-30 seconds per side.
  • Take a few teaspoons of the chili ricotta mixture and spread it over the grilled bread. Add 1-2 shishito peppers over the top and then drizzle it with the honey and sesame seeds. Repeat until all the crostini are made.
  • Set them onto a platter, serve with extra honey on the side, and enjoy!

Notes

Shishitos work great as a side dish, on tacos, nachos, and on sandwiches. Play around and enjoy! 

Nutrition

Serving: 2crostini | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg