Roasted Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli
Always flavorful and sometimes spicy, these roasted shishito peppers are a simple and healthier appetizer that will make a great addition to any party spread. Simply roast them under the broiler until they're blistered, and serve them with this lemon aioli dipping sauce for an easy appetizer that's fun to eat.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
For the peppers:
- 1 pound shisito peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- Black pepper to taste
For the aioli:
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup neutral oil canola oil, light olive oil
Alternative method for aioli:
- 1 cup mayo or vegan mayo for egg free
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Coarse salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the aioli: Place all ingredients in a large cup with the eggs at the bottom and oil at the top.Blend with an immersion blender, slowly working from bottom to top, until ingredients are combined and thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Alternative method for aioli: Mix ingredients in a small mixing bowl until combined. Let aioli to rest for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat your oven. Turn on your broiler to 500˚F and put your baking sheet in to let it also get warm. This helps the peppers cook faster and allows them to get blistered on both sides.
- Season the peppers. In a large bowl, drizzle the peppers with olive oil and season them liberally with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and stir to coat.
- Roast the shishitos. Remove heated baking sheet from the oven and carefully place peppers on it in a single layer. Return pan to the oven and roast shishitos for about 5 minutes, or until they have begun to brown and blister.Remove from oven and garnish with a sprinkle of salt & pepper.
Keep and eye on the peppers as they broil to make sure they don't burn. If you notice one side cooking faster than the other, rotate the pan halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 10mg