Peppers

Oh those Padron peppers—be still my heart!!

Peppers are abundant in Spain and the variety is a delight to see.  Red, green, yellow, deep dark purple to name just a few.  My favorite peppers are the Padron Peppers also known as Fire-cracker peppers, because you never know when you will get an explosion in your mouth!  So you live dangerously eating pepper after pepper, enjoying their delectable flavors, not having a care in the world that you will hit the “hot” one, but when you do, look out!  Be sure to have a lovely glass of wine next to you to help alleviate the pain and suffering of your tongue and mouth.

I have seen these peppers at home in California and have purchased them before.  They are amazingly simple to prepare.  Below is my recipe.

RECIPE: Padron Peppers

Wash and thoroughly dry the whole peppers

Toss with olive oil

Heat up a cast iron skillet until HOT

Scatter the peppers into the bottom of the skillet and stir quickly

Remove from skillet once seared and slightly wilted, toss with salt crystals and enjoy!