Blistered Padron Peppers
Little green peppers blistered in hot oil and tossed with flaky salt, a classic tapas bar snack.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.36 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the peppers dry so they do not spit.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat until very hot.
- 3
Add the peppers in one layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until blistered and softened with dark spots.
4 min 30 s - 4
Tip onto a plate and sprinkle generously with the sea salt.
- 5
Serve hot with lemon wedges. Pick them up by the stalk and eat the lot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.