Padron Peppers

This Padron Peppers recipe is a quick and easy Spanish tapas dish that is perfect for entertaining, as a hot snack, starter, side dish or as a delicious appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients like fresh Padron peppers, olive oil and sea salt, you'll create a flavorful and satisfying dish in minutes. Serve these delightful peppers with your favourite sides, such as chicken and chorizo paella, anchovies, olives, or cream cheese-stuffed sweet peppers for a true taste of Spain.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 135 g Padron Peppers
• Large pinch Sea Salt Flakes
• 1 wedge Lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 2 tbsp Olive Oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
2. 2Peppers: Once the oil is hot, carefully add 135 g Padron Peppers to the pan.
3. 3Fry the peppers for 5 to 7 minutes, turning them through the cooking time.
4. 4Charred: You want the peppers to become charred in places, giving them a dark blistered appearance.
5. 5Remove: When the peppers are cooked to your liking, use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan and transfer them to a warm tapas dish.
6. 6Drizzle the peppers with the leftover olive oil from the pan.
7. 7Season the peppers generously with a Large pinch Sea Salt Flakes
8. 8Lemon: Optional * Squeeze 1 wedge Lemon over the top.
9. 9Serve with other Spanish tapas dishes or our Chicken and Chorizo Paella.