Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Pepper Recipes Blistered Shishito Peppers These toasty blistered shishito peppers are nutty and bright thanks to a combination of sesame oil and lime juice. The creamy dipping sauce tames any heat that may creep into these usually mild peppers. This is the perfect healthy appetizer for a small get-together. By Marianne Williams Marianne Williams Instagram Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 15, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 large clove garlic, grated 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided 1 tablespoon lime juice, divided, plus lime wedges for serving 12 ounces fresh shishito peppers 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) Directions Whisk mayonnaise, garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons each sesame oil and lime juice together in a small bowl. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until starting to char, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until charred on most sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice in a large bowl. Add the hot peppers. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss to coat. Transfer the peppers to a serving platter; sprinkle with salt. Serve with the dipping sauce and lime wedges. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 111 Calories 9g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 111 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 919IU 18% Vitamin C 102mg 113% Vitamin E 5mg 36% Folate 24mcg 6% Vitamin K 36mcg 30% Sodium 273mg 12% Calcium 13mg 1% Magnesium 16mg 4% Potassium 221mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved