Pan-Blistered Shishito Pepper Dip

By: Dished by Kim. Recipes was created for “Cool Food for Hot Nights”
Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 20 min
Level of DifficultyModerate
Servings2
Ingredients
3 cups - 1 quart Shishito Peppers approx7-8 ounces Whipped Cream Cheese (may also use sour cream or crème fraiche instead)Two (2) Minced Garlic cloves 1-2 Tbsp Agave NectarKosher Salt (to taste)Zest of 1 lime2 Tbsp Olive oil
Directions

Prep Day (Day before Demo): 

Rinse and strain shishito peppers

Allow to dry. Refrigerate.


Dip: 

Combine all ingredients into mixing bowl, whisk together until incorporated. 

Taste to check for adjustments needed such as more salt or agave nectar. (For best results, prepare the DIP a day ahead to allow the flavors to mature and marry one another well.)


Peppers: 

Get oil and skillet hot enough to blister the peppers. 

After you have reached your desired texture, remove peppers from the pan, allow excess oil to drain onto napkin.

Plate up the peppers with your dip. Enjoy!


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