Pan-Roasted Padrón Peppers
Annabelle Breakey
The classic way to enjoy Padrón peppers, this appetizer is as good at room temperature as hot. You can also make this recipe with small sweet peppers, adding a sprinkle of red chile flakes.
How to Make It
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Heat a large, heavy frying pan (not nonstick) or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until pan is very hot, about 2 minutes. Add oil and heat until just beginning to smoke. Add peppers (and chile flakes, if using sweet peppers) and cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered in places, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Season with salt.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces (about 5 cups packed) Padrón peppers or 18 oz. mini sweet peppers
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes (optional)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
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Heat a large, heavy frying pan (not nonstick) or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until pan is very hot, about 2 minutes. Add oil and heat until just beginning to smoke. Add peppers (and chile flakes, if using sweet peppers) and cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered in places, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Season with salt.
