Grilled Padrón Chiles with Fish Sauce and Lime

Name: Grilled Padrón Chiles with Fish Sauce and Lime
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Padrón chiles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam); Lime wedges (for serving)

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau

May 19, 2015

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Alex Lau

Other not-too-hot chiles are great with the same seasonings if you can’t find Padróns. Look for shishitos or Italian frying peppers instead.

Recipe information

Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound Padrón chiles

2 tablespoons olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)

Lime wedges (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Toss chiles with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Grill chiles on a grill topper, turning occasionally, until blistered and charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; drizzle with fish sauce and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

TagsShishito Pepper Vegetable Lime Citrus Fruit Easy Quick Starter Side Nut Free Dairy Free Gluten Free Grilling Dinner Bon Appétit

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