Blistered Shishito Peppers with Burrata
Blistered shishito peppers with burrata and a preserved lemon vinaigrette make for a super easy and impressive appetizer. Grab some toasted sourdough and top it with this smoky, creamy, and zesty appetizer.
Servings: 4 people
Calories per serving: 298
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces shishito peppers
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons preserved lemon paste, or half a preserved lemon finely chopped into a paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh crackled black pepper
- 8 ounces burrata
- crusty bread, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat until it is very hot. In the meantime, toss the shishito peppers with two teaspoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place them on the hot skillet in a single layer for about 8 minutes, tossing them once or twice until blistered on both sides. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the preserved lemon paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, the rest of the olive oil, salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Whisk until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed, since preserved lemons vary in salt content.
- Toss the blistered shishito peppers with two tablespoons or so of the dressing, then place on a platter.
- Place the dressed peppers on a platter, break up the burrata into chunks and nestle them on top of the shishito peppers, and drizzle the remaining dressing all over the burrata and the rest of the platter.
- Sprinkle some salt and grind more black pepper over the burrata and serve with toasted crusty bread or crackers.
NOTES
Cooking method: Make sure the pan is very hot before you add the peppers, and don't be tempted to stir them often. Leave them alone until they char on one side before stirring them.
Dressing: If you don't like a lot of sauce on your food, you can use a portion of the dressing and store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge up to a week and use it for salads.
Storage: This appetizer is best consumed immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume the next day.
Please refer to full blog post for more tips and FAQ.
NUTRITION
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.
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