Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gooey Brie
This appetizer is the perfect marriage of smoky, blistered shishito peppers and rich, melty Brie. Easy to prepare and irresistibly indulgent, it's a showstopper for any gathering.
Equipment
- parchment paper
- Baking tray
- Large skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Chef’s Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups fresh shishito peppers washed and dried
- 2 wedges 8–10 oz each double cream Brie
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- Chives or chive blossoms for garnish
- Crusty bread and crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add olive oil, then add the shishito peppers.
- Sauté for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the peppers are blistered on all sides.
- Place the Brie wedges onto the prepared baking tray. Pile the blistered shishito peppers on top.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 5–8 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and gooey.
- Garnish with chopped chives or chive blossoms. Serve warm with crusty bread and crackers.
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- This appetizer is the perfect marriage of smoky, blistered shishito peppers and rich, melty Brie. Easy to prepare and irresistibly indulgent, it's a showstopper for any gathering.