Apr 21, 2008
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Fried Pimientos de Padron

Named for a town in Galicia, in northern Spain, these peppers, now also grown in this country, are available from about April through September.
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Fried Pimientos de Padron Photo: Christopher Hirsheimer
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ lb. washed and dried pimientos de Padrón
salt

1. Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add 1/2 lb. washed, thoroughly dried pimientos de Padrón and fry, turning often, until soft and beginning to brown around the edges, 15–20 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl and generously season with salt.

SERVES 6
Fried Pimientos de Padron

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #66

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