Description
Ina Garten’s roasted shishito peppers with hollandaise elevate simple ingredients into a luxurious appetizer. Charred peppers paired with creamy sauce create an irresistible starter that brings Mediterranean flair to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shishito peppers
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 extra-large egg yolks
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cooking Ingredients:
- Good olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 200°C (400°F), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even roasting.
- Arrange shishito peppers on a large baking sheet, drizzling with of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper over the peppers.
- Gently massage the peppers to ensure each one is uniformly coated with oil and seasonings, then carefully spread them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to promote even charring and tenderness.
- While peppers are roasting, create the hollandaise sauce by whisking 3 egg yolks in a microwave-safe bowl with of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and ¾ teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually stream in melted butter while continuously whisking to emulsify the sauce, maintaining a smooth and consistent texture.
- Microwave the hollandaise mixture in short 10-15 second intervals, whisking between each session until the sauce thickens to a mayonnaise-like consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings of the hollandaise, adding more salt or cayenne as desired.
- Remove roasted peppers from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and accompany with the hollandaise sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Pepper Selection Matters: Handpick bright green, glossy shishito peppers with firm, unblemished skin for maximum flavor and perfect roasting potential.
- Roasting Precision: Monitor peppers closely during cooking to achieve a delicate char that enhances natural sweetness without burning.
- Hollandaise Technique: Create a silky smooth sauce by whisking melted butter into egg yolks with continuous, gentle circular motions.
- Microwave Magic: Gently thicken hollandaise using brief, controlled microwave intervals while stirring consistently to prevent scrambling.
- Timing is Everything: Serve roasted peppers immediately after cooking to capture their peak temperature, crispness, and robust flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 33.6g
- Saturated Fat: 16.7g
- Carbohydrates: 6.3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 200mg