Experience the trendy new arrival in our Craft House Collection®. In an elaborate main or quick and simple app, their incredible flavor and elusive spark of heat will inspire you with endless possibilities.
You’ve never tasted a pepper like this before. Its unique and savory flavor with a hint of citrus will captivate your taste buds. Craft House Collection® Shishito Peppers will add a mystifying zest to any meal.
Grilled, sautéed or baked, the possibilities are endless with this unique and trendy pepper. You’ll find that Shishito Peppers will feel right at home in a Tex-Mex Taco, Japanese Tempura, or Southwest Chicken Wrap.
Not every recipe you make has to be extravagant, but it always has to be delicious. For a simple side-dish, toss Shishito Peppers in a hot skillet with olive oil and salt for five minutes. Voila, it’s time to eat!
Shishitos are mostly a mild chili pepper, but every now and then, a particular pepper can pack some heat. But how hot are they? In Scoville Heat Units, a scale used to measure the spiciness of chiles, shishitos can run from 50-200 SHU.
Recipes for the Chef in You
We’ve collected our favorite chef-inspired recipes to help inspire the Chef in You for the exciting journey ahead. With so many options to explore, feel free to get creative and make these recipes your own!
There are endless ways to make dinner time exciting by discovering new flavors every day. What you need is a simple, gourmet ingredient that compliments every app or main on your ever-changing menu. Shishito Peppers are here to make old recipes new again – to dazzle everyone in your family every night.
1 in 10 Have Heat.
Some Shishito Peppers aren’t afraid to bring the heat! In fact, 1 in 10 can be spicier than the others. It may not be enough heat to have you diving into the swimming pool for a gulp of water, but it will catch you by surprise!
A combination of the Japanese words 獅子 shishi, meaning lion, and 唐辛子 tōgarashi, the word for chili peppers, is the perfect name for a pepper that is normally mild mannered but can sometimes roar like a mighty lion.
Well, pretty much everything! But we have a few favorite pairings that you could try experimenting with:
- • Garlic
- • Thyme
- • Chipotle
- • Cumin
- • Cilantro
- • Pork
- • Crab
- • Beef
- • Shrimp
- • Chicken
- • Sweet Potatoes
- • Lemon
- • Red Onion
- • Avocados
- • Tomatoes
- • Cream Cheese
- • Monterey Jack Cheese
- • Parmesean
- • Cheddar
- • Havarti
Shishito Peppers are unlike any other gourmet ingredient in the produce aisle: 1 in 10 have an enticing, lively warmth that gently commands your attention. While they are typically 50-200 Scovilles, they can jump up to the heat of a mild Jalepeño at 2,500 Scovilles. It’s the perfect pepper for those who seek adventure without too much heat.
Are Shishito Peppers Spicy?
FAQ
Can shishito peppers be spicy?
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Are red shishito peppers OK to eat?
Are shishito peppers similar to jalapenos?
Are Shishito peppers hot?
It was originally published on 6/20/2018. Shishito peppers are a popular appetizer peppers notable for being rather mild, but every so often a particular pod will pack some heat. Learn about them.
Can you cook Shishito peppers on the stove?
If you prefer to cook your shishito peppers on top of the stove, or don’t have access to an oven, you can do that. The process is almost exactly the same. You’ll want the pan on medium-high heat so they will blister. Too low and you’ll miss the blistering; too high and they will burn. Use a high-heat tolerant oil or fat such as avocado oil or ghee.
Are Shishito peppers a good appetizer pepper?
Shishito peppers are a popular appetizer peppers notable for being rather mild, but every so often a particular pod will pack some heat. Learn all about them. The shishito pepper is a popular appetizer pepper that is interesting for being mostly a mild chili pepper, but every now and then a particular pod will pack some heat.
How do you blister Shishito peppers?
To blister shishito peppers, heat a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat. Add prepared peppers, and sauté, occasionally tossing until the peppers have released some of their liquid and the skins are evenly blistered, about six to seven minutes.