Fried Peppers with Prosciutto

Lincoln Restaurant• Portland, ORSpanishcooks traditionally fry sweet-hot Padrón peppers (available atmelissas.com) and toss them with salt. Adding prosciutto and mint makes the peppers extraordinary.More Tapas Recipes

ByJenn Louis

September 2011

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Credit: © Tina Rupp

total:

15 mins

Yield:

4 to 6

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the peppers and cook over moderate heat, stirring often, until slightly charred and just softened, about 4 minutes. Add the prosciutto and cook until heated through, about 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and toss with the mint. Season with salt, transfer to a plate and serve.

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