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Blistered Padron Peppers

Blistered Padron Peppers are a delicious, 10-minute authentic Spanish tapas recipe that's incredibly easy to make with just 3 ingredients. About 1 in 10 of these peppers are hot, so it's a game to see who gets a hot one!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups (500g) padron peppers
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil until hot, then add the padron peppers and fry, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until blistered and hot.
  2. Serve warm sprinkled with a little sea salt.

Notes

  • Before pan searing your peppers, make sure they are fully dried after washing. A dry surface area will help them cook easier.
  •  A cast-iron skillet is the best way to blister these peppers as it holds heat evenly. But use whatever pan you have.
  • Make sure the skillet is not overcrowded as you don’t want the peppers to steam and become soggy.
  • You may need to cook these peppers in batches and add more oil as necessary.
  • Variations
  • Drizzle with a bit of Chili Garlic Oil after cooking for even more flavor and spice.
  • A pinch of smoked paprika on the finished peppers adds a delightful smoky flavor note.
  • Can’t find Padron peppers? Shishito peppers make an excellent alternative that’s almost identical!
  • Flaky sea salt on top such as Maldon salt makes an excellent presentation and gives the peppers a rich salty bite.

Nutrition Information

Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 235mg (10%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 331IU (7%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 331IU 7%
Vitamin C 72mg 80%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.