Rinse the Padrón peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Prepare the Peppers

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

Heat the Oil

Add the Padrón peppers to the pan in a single layer. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes until they are blistered and slightly charred. Shake the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Fry the Peppers

Remove the peppers from the pan, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve immediately.

pimientos de padrón

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