Blistered Padron Peppers
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Blistered Padron Peppers
Description
The recipe involves heating olive oil in a pan until hot and frying whole Padron peppers, stirring occasionally to achieve blistered, blackened skins while maintaining a tender interior. Sea salt is sprinkled on top to enhance their natural sweetness and slightly grassy flavor. The process requires care to avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming, which would make the peppers soggy.
Padron peppers are known for their mild flavor with some peppers occasionally surprised by heat, making them a casual, slightly spicy treat. The charred skins add a smoky note complementary to their fresh green flavor. Using a cast-iron skillet is recommended to achieve even heat though other pans will work.
This preparation is commonly served warm as an appetizer or side dish, great with drinks or as part of a tapas-style spread. Variations include drizzling chili garlic oil on top or sprinkling smoked paprika for extra spice and depth.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups Padron peppers 500g
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil until hot, then add the padron peppers and fry, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until blistered and hot.
- Serve warm sprinkled with a little sea salt.
Notes
- Dry peppers thoroughly before cooking to aid blistering.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or any pan with even heat distribution.
- Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and sogginess.
- Consider drizzling chili garlic oil or sprinkling smoked paprika after cooking for variation.
- Shishito peppers can be used as a close substitute if Padron peppers are unavailable.
- Use flaky sea salt such as Maldon for better flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% 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.
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