Simple & Spicy: Oven Roasted Shishito Peppers in Minutes

How to Roast Shishito Peppers in The Oven

oven roasted shishito peppers

Fire up your tastebuds with one-pan oven roasted shishito peppers.

This incredibly easy recipe transforms these versatile peppers into a flavorful and slightly spicy treat.

Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s the perfect way to add a zesty touch to any meal.

These small, vibrant peppers pack a surprising punch of flavor, with a delightful mix of sweet and slightly spicy.

Transitioning from raw peppers to a delightful roasted treat is surprisingly easy, requiring minimal effort and offering a delightful burst of taste in every bite.

Shishito Peppers

This pepper was originally grown in Japan, but these days shishito peppers are readily available at grocery stores here in the United States.

These shishito peppers from Melissa’s Produce are beautiful!

The peppers have a delicious flavor that is a little bit sweet and smokey.

They are mostly mild, but every now and then you’ll get one that has more of a spicy kick to it.

You’ll often see the roasted or blistered peppers on the appetizer menu or as a garnish on main dishes at Japanese restaurants.

Parchment Paper

At my house, we use a lot of parchment paper.

It keeps the peppers from getting stuck to your baking sheet and it makes clean up super easy.

I get cut to size parchment paper sheets in bulk packages, since I do so much roasting on baking sheets.

If I need a smaller piece, I can just cut it with scissors.

They also have parchment in rolls that are great, if you will be using odd shaped pieces of parchment.

Either way, parchment paper is easy to use and a good time saver.

Seasoning

When seasoning the peppers, I went with a simple garlic pepper blend that also has salt in it.

Plain salt and black pepper is also a good or you can get creative with other spices.

The shishito peppers have good flavor on their own, so I only add a little of the garlic pepper.

The seasoning should enhance the natural flavor of the shishito peppers without overpowering them.

Serving Options

Oven roasted shishito peppers are best, when served hot.

It’s best to roast them just before you want to snack on the peppers.

Simply eating them on their own is a delicious option.

However, if you like to dip, they can be dipped into whatever dipping sauces you like.

Ready to experience the delightful simplicity and flavor of Oven Roasted Shishito Peppers?

Oven Roasted Shishito Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. pkg. Shishito Peppers
1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic Pepper

Supplies

Mixing Bowl
Tongs
Parchment Paper
Rimmed Baking Sheet

Instructions

1) Preheat your oven to 450° and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

2) Wash the shishito peppers and pat them dry. Place them in a mixing bowl.

3) Add the extra virgin olive oil and garlic pepper to the bowl and toss with tongs to coat the peppers.

4) Transfer the peppers to the parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.

5) Roast in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, so that peppers become puffed up and blistered.

6) Remove from the oven and serve immediately as is or with a dipping sauce.