Description
These Padron peppers melt in your mouth with a salty heat and lingering pepper flavor, making them an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 generous cups of Padron peppers
- 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) olive oil
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot and shimmering.
- Add the Padron peppers to the skillet in a single layer. Cook and stir the peppers for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is brown and blistered, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the peppers are blistered, remove them from the pan and place them on a serving plate.
- Sprinkle the peppers generously with sea salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the peppers by holding the stem and biting into them.
Notes
- Use the best quality sea salt for optimal flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- These peppers are perfect with a glass of wine on a warm evening.
- If you can’t find Padron peppers, shishito peppers can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0