Ingredients

• Padron peppers (Spanish: pimientos de padrón)
• Olive oil
• Coarse salt

Directions

1. Rinse and dry the peppers
2. Add about 1/4″ of olive oil to a medium skillet and heat on medium-high
3. Place the peppers in a single layer into the skillet
4. Saute the peppers, turning them regularly to coat and fry all sides until the skin blisters and very slightly browns (about 5 minutes)
5. Scoop the peppers out of the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel
6. Lightly salt the peppers; coarse salt such as sea salt is best, but table salt will work
7. After allowing to cool very slightly, serve and eat — they are best while still warm

Tapas: Padron Peppers, Salted

These peppers can be sauteed quickly for a tasty appetizer with just a hint of bite!
Total time: PT10M