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Japanese Shishito Peppers

Japanese Shishito Peppers with Miso Butter: A Quick & Flavorful Appetizer

These Japanese-inspired Shishito Peppers with Miso Butter are a light, refreshing, and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. Ready in just 10 minutes, they feature blistered peppers coated in a savory miso-butter sauce and topped with furikake seasoning for an umami-packed flavor.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz shishito peppers
  • 2 tsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • 1 –2 tbsp furikake seasoning adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toss, Don’t Pour: Coat the peppers in oil by tossing them in a bowl. This ensures every nook and cranny gets evenly coated.
    Coat the peppers in oil by tossing them in a bowl
  • Blister to Perfection: Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill on high. Cook the peppers for 3-4 minutes until charred and blistered, then flip for another 2-3 minutes.
    Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill on high
  • Season Like a Pro: Drizzle with a mix of melted butter and miso paste, then sprinkle with furikake (a Japanese seasoning made of sesame seeds, seaweed, and bonito flakes).
    Drizzle with a mix of melted butter and miso paste, then sprinkle with furikake

Notes

  • Best served immediately to maintain texture and avoid sogginess.
  • Substitute furikake with soy sauce, spicy mayo, or salt and pepper if unavailable.
Keyword Japanese Shishito Peppers, Miso Butter Recipe, Quick Appetizer, Shishito Peppers Recipe