Shishito Reverse Lottery

Shishito peppers are generally mild – but suddenly one’ll melt your face off. Dinner guest Greg called it a “reverse lottery”, which really sums it up.  It’s all fun and games until someone starts to cry. 

The Goods:

• Shishito peppers
• Olive oil 
• Kosher salt

The Execution:

Wash and dry the peppers.  Toss in olive oil, sauté over medium-high heat until wilted a bit and browned in places.  Toss with kosher salt and serve.  

The Takeaway:

What makes an appie more exciting than the chance of a party-goer getting a nuclear one?  Now that’s fun.  

p.s. – Served these at a casual dinner party — cribbing an idea from our design guru Rosalie, I covered the breakfast bar with brown construction paper and then labeled each dish in marker on the paper as they were served.   

• reverse lottery
• shishito peppers
• spicy appetizer