Blistered Shishito Pepper & Whipped Ricotta Appetizer Recipe
I think it's pretty obvious that I love going out to eat, but know that it is cheaper and healthier to make my own food. Recently, when I have an amazing dish in a restaurant I try to think of how to make it at home. Today's recipe is a blistered shishito pepper and whipped ricotta appetizer that is inspired by one I had at Misi in Manhattan.
Ingredients for Shishito Peppers & Whipped Ricotta
Shishito Peppers (I get mine at Trader Joe's!)
Canola Oil
Lemon Juice
Part-Skim Ricotta
Red Pepper Flakes
Honey
Check out my full review of the restaurant that inspired this recipe, Misi.
Directions to Make Shishito Peppers & Whipped Ricotta
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Put a little bit of canola oil (about 1 teaspoon) into a pan on high heat.
Add in shishito peppers and flip once they start to blister (aka turn dark brown). Add a splash of lemon juice (about a 1/2 teaspoon) and let them sit.
Whipped Ricotta
Place about 1/4 cup of ricotta into bowl and begin whipping with an electric mixer.
Continue to whip for about one minute until the cheese looks fluffy and light.
Plate the ricotta - sprinkle with red pepper flakes and drizzle with honey.
And just like that you have a great, healthy snack in just 10 minutes! I typically eat mine by dipping the peppers into the ricotta, but you can also eat it on toast for a more filling appetizer.
I love this recipe because it is so easy and only requires one pan. If you try to make it at home, please be sure to tag me, @alanarobina! I would love to see it. Also, comment below if you'd like to see more recipes like this.
XOXO,
Alana Robin