These toasty blistered shishito peppers are nutty and bright thanks to a combination of sesame oil and lime juice.

The creamy dipping sauce tames any heat that may creep into these usually mild peppers.

This is the perfect healthy appetizer for a small get-together.

A white plate with blistered shishito peppers, garnished with sesame seeds and lime wedges

Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add peppers in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until starting to char, about 3 minutes.

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until charred on most sides, 5 to 8 minutes.

Shishito peppers getting blistered in a cast iron pan

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice in a large bowl.

Add the hot peppers.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss to coat.

Blistered shishito peppers getting tossed with sesame seeds in a large clear bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Transfer the peppers to a serving platter; sprinkle with salt.

Serve with the dipping sauce and lime wedges.

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