Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring flash-blistered green shishito peppers served alongside a velvet-like lemony whipped goat cheese dip.
Ingredients
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1 lb shishito peppers.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1/2 tsp sea salt.
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4 oz goat cheese.
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2.5 tbsp milk.
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1 tbsp lemon juice.
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1 lemon zest.
Instructions
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Add goat cheese milk fresh lemon juice and grated zest to a food processor then blend for 1 minute until a smooth texture forms.
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Transfer the whipped chèvre cream to a small serving bowl and set aside to preserve the velvet body for your Shishito Peppers with Goat Cheese.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface is hot and shimmering.
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Sauté the whole peppers for 7 minutes while tossing frequently until the skins reach a blistered structural peak.
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Remove from the heat source and immediately toss with sea salt to ensure an artisanal finish.
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Arrange the warm green pods on a platter surrounding the dip for a professional-grade social appetizer finish.
Notes
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Bringing the cheese to room temperature before processing is the secret to a professional-grade smoothness for this Shishito Peppers with Goat Cheese.
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Fiber-rich shishito peppers provide a sophisticated and vegetable-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Sautéing/Whipping.
- Cuisine: American.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 plate wedge.
- Calories: ~ 135 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 320 mg.
- Fat: ~ 10 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 5 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 5 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 6 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~ 6 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 20 mg.
Keywords: Shishito Peppers with Goat Cheese, Blistered Shishito Recipes, Healthy Appetizer Ideas, Whipped Goat Cheese Dips, Lemon Citrus Tapas, New York Recipe.