5 Shishito Pepper Recipes You'll Love
If you've never tried a shishito, it's time to remedy that ASAP. The vibrant green peppers are generally sweet rather than spicy (though you'll sometimes find a pepper that packs a mild punch), so they're a crowd-pleasing choice for any occasion. The shishito's earthy flavor and sturdy body makes it perfect for a variety of cooking methods, particularly grilling and frying. In this collection of our best shishito pepper recipes, you'll find delicious new uses for the Japanese ingredient.
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Grilled Shishito Peppers with Soy Aioli
A 4-ingredient aioli (made with mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic) is the perfect complement for simply seasoned grilled shishito peppers.
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Air Fryer Soy-Ginger Shishito Peppers
Use your trusty air fryer to quickly cook these sweet and savory peppers, which are seasoned with honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and fresh ginger.
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Shishito Pepper Martinis (Peppini)
Here's a classic martini with a delicious twist: Blistered shishito peppers and lemons garnish the traditional vodka-vermouth cocktail.
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Grilled Sesame-Soy Shishito Peppers
Make this flavorful side dish on the grill with just five ingredients: shishito peppers, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Recipe creator France C suggests serving with steak or salmon.
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Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers
This is a "luscious veggie and shrimp dish with a silky garlic sauce and shishito peppers," according to recipe creator Lindsey Krauss, who suggests serving with toasted garlic bread.
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