Name: Blistered Padrón Peppers
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound Padrón or shishito peppers; Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

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Blistered Padrón PeppersDitte Isager

Eating Padrón or shishito peppers is a bit like playing Russian roulette. Most are mild, but every now and then you'll bite into a wickedly hot one.

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