Garlic Butter Roasted Padrón Peppers with Sea Salt and Lemon Recipe
This simple and flavorful recipe for Padrón peppers features blistered green peppers sautéed in olive oil, seasoned with flaked sea salt, smoked paprika, and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice. A quick and delicious Spanish tapas-style dish perfect as an appetizer or side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups Padrón peppers
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Add olive oil to a large frying pan and place it on high heat to get the oil hot for cooking.
- Add peppers: Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the Padrón peppers to the pan. If desired, sprinkle smoked paprika over the peppers for added flavor.
- Cook peppers: Sauté the peppers for about 5 minutes, turning them regularly to ensure they blister and brown evenly on all sides.
- Season: When the peppers are nicely browned and blistered, transfer them to a serving plate. Sprinkle the flaked sea salt over them.
- Finish with lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the peppers immediately before serving to add a bright citrusy flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh Padrón peppers for the best flavor and texture.
- Smoked paprika is optional but adds a nice smoky depth.
- Be cautious when handling hot peppers and wash hands afterward.
- These are best served immediately while hot and blistered.
- Turn peppers often to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
Keywords: Padrón peppers, Spanish tapas, blistered peppers, olive oil peppers, smoky paprika, lemon pepper appetizer
