Charred Shishitos with Chilli and Lime Salt

Serves 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes for salt; 5 minutes for Shishitos

Ingredients:

Salt:

• 1 Wicked Hots Red Cayenne Pepper
• ½ cup flaky sea salt
• Finely grated zest of 2 limes

Shishitos:

• 20 Wicked Hots Shishitos
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Lime wedges to serve

Method:

1. To prepare the salt, remove the membrane and seeds from the cayenne pepper and chop flesh finely. Combine with the salt and lime zest in a mortar and pestle and pound to a uniform blend.
2. If you’re not using the salt within the next few days, dry out in an oven. Place the salt onto a lined oven tray and fan bake at 120C for 15 to 20 minutes. Store excess in an airtight container.
3. Combine the shishitos and oil in a large bowl and toss well. Heat a heavy based frying pan over medium high heat. Add the shishitos and cook, stirring every minute or so, for 4 to 5 minutes, until they are tender with charred spots.
4. Serve the shishitos with the salt and lime wedges.