Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers are so easy and delicious and make the best snack or appetizer. Shishito peppers are tossed with avocado oil and blistered in a hot skillet under the broiler. Hot out of the oven, drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with furikake, flakey salt and dip in a garlicky sriracha aioli. This recipe will serve 6.

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers

I can’t help but pick up a bag whenever I see them in the grocery store. They’re so delicious and there is a bunch of ways to prepare them.

I however love them blistered.

All you need is a hot pan (preferably cast iron), some oil and your favorite dip. In today’s recipe, I broiled them, drizzled them with a little toasted sesame oil, sprinkled with furikake and flaky salt and also prepared a garlic sriracha aioi to dip them in.

So simple, so good!

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers

WHAT TO SHISHITO PEPPERS TASTE LIKE?

Shishito peppers are mostly sweet and taste fresh (like most peppers) and are very mild in heat. In fact, you eat the entire pepper and seeds (just maybe not the stem) without setting your mouth on fire. However, every once in a while you will find one a little more spicier than the rest. But it’s a delicious heat that your tastebuds will welcome.

ingredients for Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers

To Make These Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers You Will Need:

for the aioli:

  • kewpie mayoJapanese mayo and can be found at most major grocery stores, Japanese markets or on amazon. Or use regular mayo.
  • srirachaFor delicios spice.
  • garlicAdds distinct punchy flavor.
  • toasted sesame oilLends delicious nutty flavor.

for the peppers:

  • shishito peppersShishitos are small, mild peppers from Japan.
  • avocado oilThe best oil for high-temperature cooking. Read labels to make sure you have 100% avocado oil (I use Chosen Foods).
  • flaky saltI like to use large flaky salt but any will do.
  • furikakeMore on this below.
What Is Furikake?

Furikake is a popular Japanese condiment usually consisting of chopped sea weed, dried fish, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, spices and sometimes msg. If avoiding MSG, read product labels. Furikake is use to season vegetables, cooked rice and fish.

shishito peppers

WHAT TO SHISHITO PEPPERS TASTE LIKE?

Shishito peppers are mostly sweet and taste fresh (like most peppers) and are very mild in heat. In fact, you eat the entire pepper and seeds (just not the stem) without setting your mouth on fire. However, every once in a while you will find one a little more spicier than the rest. But it’s a delicious heat that your tastebuds will welcome.

add aioli ingredients to a bowl

Make The Spicy Garlic Aioli:

In a bowl, measure and add 1/3 cup kewpie mayo, 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste), 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil and grate in a clove of garlic.

whisk to combine

Stir to combine.

spicy garlic aioli

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

rinse shishito peppers

Rinse the peppers well.

dry peppers

And then towel dry.

add oil to pan

Grab a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoons avocado oil and preheat in a 500° oven.

drizzle peppers with oil

Meanwhile, add peppers to a bowl and toss with 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil.

toss peppers to coat in oil

Toss to coat.

add to hot pan

Once the skillet is screaming hot, use oven mitts to safely remove the pan to your stove top or a trivet. Add the shishito peppers in an even layer to the skillet. They should sizzle!

Work quickly to switch the oven to broil and, while still using oven mitts, move the oven rack to the highest position. Slide the skillet with the peppers under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.

broil 2 minutes

Turn the peppers over, you should notice some light charring. That’s good! This will crisp up beautifully. Once you’ve finished turning all the peppers, slide the pan back under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes more.

toss and broil 2 more minutes

Repeat if necessary until the peppers are charred on all sides.

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers

Transfer to a platter and drizzle with some toasted sesame oil. Sprinkle with furikake and flakey salt. Serve alongside the garlic sriracha aioli.

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers

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Yield: 6 servings

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers are so easy and delicious and make the best snack or appetizer. Shishito peppers are tossed with avocado oil and blistered in a hot skillet under the broiler. Hot out of the oven, drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with furikake, flakey salt and dip in a garlicky sriracha aioli.
This recipe will serve 6.

Ingredients

FOR THE AIOLI:

  • 1/3 cup Japanese mayo, or kewpie mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, grated

FOR THE PEPPERS:

  • 8 ounces shishito peppers
  • tablespoon avocado oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons furikake, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons flakey salt, or to taste

Equipment

Instructions 

MAKE THE AIOLI:

  • In a bowl, measure and add kewpie mayo, sriracha, sesame oil and grated garlic. Stir to combine.
    Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MAKE THE PEPPERS:

  • Rinse the peppers well and towel dry.
  • Grab a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoons avocado oil and preheat in a 500° oven. 
  • Meanwhile, add peppers to a bowl and toss with remaining 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil. Toss to coat.
  • Once the skillet is screaming hot, use oven mitts to safely remove the pan to your stove top or a trivet. Add the shishito peppers in an even layer to the skillet. They should sizzle!
  • Work quickly to switch the oven to broil
    And while still using oven mitts, move the oven rack to the highest position. Slide the skillet with the peppers under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove and turn the peppers over, you should notice some light charring. Once you’ve finished turning all the peppers, slide the pan back under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes more.
    Repeat if necessary until the peppers are charred on all sides.
  • Transfer to a serving plate or platter and drizzle with toasted sesame oil before sprinkling with furikake and flakey salt. Serve alongside the garlic sriracha aioli.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 3peppers, Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 1066mg, Potassium: 30mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 41IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg

Furikake Blistered Shishito Peppers