Description
Ina Garten’s roasted shishito peppers with hollandaise sauce blend Mediterranean and Japanese flavors for a quick appetizer. Crisp pepper edges and creamy sauce create an irresistible combination you’ll crave as a perfect party starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 extra-large egg yolks
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pound (454 grams) shishito peppers
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters / 45 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- Good olive oil
Instructions
- Roasting Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 200°C (400°F) for optimal shishito pepper roasting.
- Pepper Coating: Distribute shishito peppers on baking sheet, generously drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Massage peppers thoroughly to ensure uniform oil coverage.
- Roasting Process: Spread peppers in single layer without crowding and roast for 10-12 minutes, rotating pan midway to achieve balanced charring and tenderness.
- Hollandaise Creation: Whisk egg yolks in microwave-safe bowl with lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and salt. Gradually incorporate melted butter while continuously whisking to develop smooth emulsion.
- Sauce Refinement: Microwave hollandaise in brief 10-15 second intervals, whisking between sessions until sauce reaches thick, creamy consistency similar to mayonnaise. Adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra salt or cayenne as preferred.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer roasted peppers to serving platter and accompany with freshly prepared hollandaise sauce for elegant dipping experience.
Notes
- Quick Charring Technique: Roast peppers at high heat and rotate pan midway to achieve perfect blistered exterior without burning.
- Hollandaise Hack: Use microwave method for fast, foolproof sauce that prevents potential curdling when making traditional stovetop version.
- Oil Coating Matters: Thoroughly massage peppers with olive oil to ensure even seasoning and prevent uneven roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Center oven rack guarantees uniform heat distribution, creating consistent pepper texture and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg