Pimientos de Padrón

Savor the vibrant taste of Spanish cuisine with Pimientos de Padrón, lightly sautéed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. These delightful peppers make for a perfect tapas dish to share with friends on a cozy evening.

• 250 grams Padrón peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Method

1. 1

   Wash the Padrón peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Once the oil is hot, add the Padrón peppers to the skillet in a single layer.

4. 4

   Fry the peppers for about 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the skins blister and are slightly charred.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the peppers to a serving plate.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the sea salt over the hot peppers before serving.

7. 7

   Serve immediately as a tapas dish or appetizer.