Lime and Sea Salt Shishito Peppers
Several years ago my husband and I became obsessed with Shishito Peppers. I especially loved tossing them in a little fresh lime juice and kosher salt for the perfect appetizer or snack . Since originally writing this post Shishito peppers have become so much easier to find and much more popular. Rightfully so because they are so tasty. I can find the peppers at Safeway and Kroger now too. Just look near regular jalapeños and bell peppers. They usually come in a bag like cherries and grapes do.
At one of my husbands favorite bars in Key West they offer not only cold beers, but a plate of shishito peppers to enjoy while downing that cold brew. Sounds a little like heaven right? We started scouring town for these magical peppers. They are so mild and have the best taste to them. But one in every ten or so has a serious kick. That one pepper turns this appetizer into a game of sorts. Who can find the magical hot pepper? This year we planted two of these plants in our garden. We have enjoyed them immensely, not only do they taste great but they are easy to use in a large quantity. So many pepper plants we put in the garden yield so much that we can never get through it all and I feel like we’ve wasted our bounty. These on the other hand can be quickly sauteed and the more the better since they go so quickly!
Tossing these bad boys with lime and salt give it just that much more flavor and doesn’t go badly with a margarita either. Just saying.
Lime & Sea Salt Shishito Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 lb shishito peppers
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large sauté pan until shimmering and hot.
- Toss in the peppers and cook for about five minutes. Turn them occasionally with tongs to get the skins blistered and brown.
- Once they are softer, brown and blistery, put them into a serving bowl and toss with lime juice and sea salt to taste.
I love shiahito peppers. What’s the name of the bar in Ket West? I’m going in a week. The only place we have found them in Key West is at Two Cents, and they closed. 😥 Is there another place?
Hi Barb! It was Two Cents! So bummed the hurricane closed them down. So far I don’t know of another place that has them. Enjoy your trip! And thanks for the comment.