Blistered Padron Peppers (Pimientos de Padron)

Name: Blistered Padron Peppers (Pimientos de Padron)
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2 to 4 as a side or starter
Ingredients: 500 grams Padròn peppers; 25 grams extra-virgin olive oil; Large pinch (3.5 grams) Maldon or other flaked sea salt

Blistered padrón peppers with flaked salt are the perfect handheld snack, easy to whip up and gone in minutes.

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: Serves 2 to 4 as a side or starter

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Method

1

Fire up your oven. Preheat the oven to 200°C, then add the skillet and preheat until the centre hits the same temperature.
2

In a bowl, toss the peppers with the olive oil and salt. Add to the hot pan and cook in the oven, giving the pan a shake every 2 minutes. Turn the pan 90° every 5 minutes for a rough total of 15 minutes. Cook until the peppers are tender and blistered. Serve immediately.