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Easy Grilled Sesame Shrimp with Shishito Peppers
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Grilled Shrimp with Shishito Peppers

These grilled shrimp with shishito peppers are smoky, spicy, and packed with bold flavor from sesame oil, chili paste, and citrus. Quick to cook and perfect for the grill, this dish works as an appetizer, main, or shareable plate for summer entertaining.
Course Appetizer, Appetizers, dinner, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Japanese
Keyword Easy Grilled Sesame Shrimp with Shishito Peppers, grilled, quick, shrimp, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 89kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. Shishito Peppers
  • 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined

Shrimp Marinade

  • 2 tbsp. Sesame Oil divided
  • 2 tbsp Chili Paste or Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 1 Lemon or Lime juiced
  • 1 tsp Salt divided
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper divided
  • 2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon sesame oil, chili paste, soy sauce, citrus juice, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper. Add shrimp and toss until fully coated. Marinate for up to 1 hour if desired.
  • In a separate bowl, toss shishito peppers with the remaining sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers using the double skewer method to keep them stable during grilling. Thread shishito peppers onto separate skewers.
  • Grill shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grill shishito peppers until blistered and lightly charred on all sides.
  • Remove from the grill, slide the shrimp and peppers off the skewers, and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Grill shrimp and peppers on separate skewers to ensure even cooking.
  • Avoid overcooking shrimp, as they cook quickly and can become tough.
  • Adjust the amount of chili paste based on desired heat level.
  • Finish with an extra squeeze of citrus just before serving for added brightness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg