Blistered Shishito Peppers With Browned Butter Lemon And Parmesan Food

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler with an oven rack set about 4 inches from the heat source.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until light brown specks start to form and the butter starts to smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Pour immediately into a large heatproof bowl, being sure to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Spread the shishito peppers in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil the peppers, shaking the baking sheet occasionally, until lightly blistered and just starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the browned butter. Add the grated Parmesan, lemon juice, a sprinkle of salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss lightly.
• Drizzle a second rimmed baking sheet with oil. Arrange the chicken cutlets on top in one layer. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle the tops of the cutlets with the 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide the chicken and peppers between 4 plates. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and serve with lemon wedges.

BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS WITH SPICY LEMON DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the peppers to a large bowl, add the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to combine. When the pan is very hot, but not smoking, add enough peppers to cover the base of the pan. It's important not to overcrowd the pan to ensure every pepper gets blistered. Let the peppers sit in the pan undisturbed until they start to blister in spots, 30 to 45 seconds. Toss and continue to cook the peppers, stirring frequently, until they are evenly blistered and slightly soft, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer the peppers to a plate and continue the process if you have any additional peppers.
• Serve warm with spicy lemon dipping sauce.
• Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish, whole grain mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper to a small bowl then whisk to combine.

BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS WITH OLIVE-AND-BASIL SALT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Place the olives and basil in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add the salt and pulse to combine. Spread the salt mixture on a baking sheet; place in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is quite dry. Remove and let cool, then break apart using your fingers.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and give it 1 minute to heat up. In batches, so as to not overcrowd the pan, fry the peppers until blistered on all sides, 2 or 3 minutes per side. With tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the peppers to a paper-towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with some of the flavored salt; use about 2 tablespoons of the salt mixture and reserve the rest in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a later use.