Pimientos de Padrón

Name: Pimientos de Padrón
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb Padron peppers (or shishito peppers), rinsed, dried; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Blistered small green peppers flash-fried in olive oil and finished with coarse sea salt - the iconic Spanish tapas where most are mild but a few are fiery. Ready in five minutes and impossibly addictive.

12 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Padron peppers (or shishito peppers), rinsed, dried
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Instructions

1

Make sure 1 lb Padron peppers (or shishito peppers) are completely dry - moisture will cause the oil to splatter.
2

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat until just beginning to smoke.
3

Add the peppers in a single layer. Do not crowd them - work in batches if needed. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the skins blister and char on one side.
4

Toss the peppers and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until blistered all over and tender.
5

Transfer immediately to a plate. Sprinkle generously with 1 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) and serve at once.

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What should Pimientos de Padrón look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the skins blister and char on one side. Step 4: cook until blistered all over and tender.

Is Pimientos de Padrón low-carb?

A serving of Pimientos de Padrón carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How many calories are in Pimientos de Padrón?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 50 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pimientos de Padrón?

Refrigerate what is left of Pimientos de Padrón within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pimientos de Padrón?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the peppers drops from 1 lb to 1/2 lb; doubled, it is 2 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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