Blistered Padrón Peppers

Blistered Padrón Peppers
Blistered Padrón Peppers
Eating Padrón or shishito peppers is a bit like playing Russian roulette. Most are mild, but every now and then you'll bite into a wickedly hot one.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Pepper Appetizer Sauté Vegetarian Low Cal Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Chile Pepper Bon Appétit
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • flaky sea salt (such as maldon)
  • 1 pound padrã³n or shishito peppers

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add half of the peppers; cook, tossing occasionally, until skins are blistered and flesh is softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Repeat with remaining peppers, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and more salt.

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add half of the peppers; cook, tossing occasionally, until skins are blistered and flesh is softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Repeat with remaining peppers, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and more salt.