

Just rub them with a little oil and toss them onto a hot skillet or grill to get them charred and blistered. My local Trader Joe’s just started carrying them as well *bonus* – shishitos AND cheap wine!!!īlistered Shishitos are a cinch to prepare. You can find these peppers in major grocery stores, Asian markets, and farmers markets. Slightly sweet in taste with a delicate texture. Shishito peppers are slender and wrinkly with thin-skins and a bright green color. That’s when our waitress stepped up and asked, “How is everything? Did you get a hot one yet?” “I’m not sure if I can eat this babe.” In the meantime, I had eaten three already and had to give him the look… “Are you crazy?” Rick took one bite and his eyes watered up.

Oysters, Pork Shoulder, Bluefish Pate, Chicken Under a Brick, and of course, shishito peppers. As is typical for us, we ordered several small plates so that we could sample it all. My husband and I were out to eat at one of our favorite local restaurants. Those peppers that get extra light or heat while growing are said to be a bit hotter than the others. Well, not really THAT hot, but a lot hotter than its siblings. It’s said that about one in 10 shishito peppers is a devil child spicy. Shishito peppers aren’t hot – except for when they are! Anyone up for a game of Russian roulette?
