Shishito Peppers — The 5-Minute Garden Snack
One pan, one bowl, and just enough heat to keep you guessing
If you’re growing shishito peppers this summer, you already know how prolific and irresistible they are. Mild with the occasional spicy surprise, they’re the perfect snack right off the stove. This is one of those garden dishes that looks fancy, tastes incredible, and takes almost no effort.
🔥 The Shishito Rule:
1 in 10 shishitos is spicy. It’s part of the fun.
🫑 Crispy Shishito Pepper Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh shishito peppers (washed and dried well)
1 tbsp high-heat oil (avocado, grapeseed, or canola)
Flaky salt or sea salt
Optional: squeeze of lemon or drizzle of soy sauce
Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add peppers in a single layer — they should sizzle.
Cook, turning occasionally, until blistered and charred in spots (5–7 mins).
Remove from heat, toss with salt, and serve immediately.
Add lemon, sesame seeds, or dipping sauce if you like.
🧑🌾 Pro Tip:
Let them cook without moving for 30–60 seconds at a time to get that perfect char.
💬 Why Gardeners Love This:
Shishitos are easy to grow in pots or beds, and once they start producing, you’ll get handfuls every few days. This is the best way to enjoy them fresh — snack-style, happy-hour ready, and always a crowd pleaser.