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Grilled shishito peppers topped with parmesan cheese and salt.
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5 from 3 votes

Easy Grilled Shishito Peppers

Blistered to perfection and slightly seasoned with salt, lime juice, and parmesan, these Grilled Shishito Peppers are the only spicy nibbles that you will crave all year round!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: grilled pepper, grilled shishito peppers, sppetizer, starter
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Lama

Equipment

  • skewers
  • grill

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs. Shishito peppers
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ lime juice
  • 2 tbsp. parmesan grated

Instructions

  • Wash the Shishito peppers, then place on skewers.
  • Grill until cooked and slightly charred.
  • Transfer peppers to the desired serving platter.
  • Squeeze lime all over the grilled Shishido peppers, and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and flaky sea salt to finish off. 

Notes

Tips for Perfect Results!
  1. Double or triple the Shishito peppers recipe if you are making it for a crowd. Don't underestimate the power of this easy appetizer!
  2. Consider swapping the lime juice with lemon juice or a splash of citrusy soy sauce.
  3. If you are looking to add an extra kick of flavor to your grilled peppers, consider adding a bit of sesame oil or olive oil.
  4. Place peppers as a single layer on the hot grill. You want them to be evenly grilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 0.1mg