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Gilda with smoked oysters, spiced peppers and fresh cilantro
Smoked Oyster Gilda Tapas Served with Fresh Herbs

Smoked Oyster and Padrón Pepper Gilda Pintxos

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Appetizers
This recipe is a luxurious, modern reimagining of the classic 'Gilda' pintxo (Basque skewer). While the original consists only of olives, anchovies, and peppers, here the deep, peaty flavor of smoked oysters meets the playful heat of Padrón peppers. Perfect party food: a single bite that mandates a glass of cold vermouth or dry white wine.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Spanish (Tapas)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Toothpicks or small skewers
  • Skillet for peppers

Allergen Information

⚠️ Shellfish

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the Padrón peppers and dry them completely.

Tip: If you put them in oil while wet, they will splatter dangerously.
2 ✓

Heat the olive oil in a skillet until smoking. Toss in the peppers and blister them for 2-3 minutes until skins char and brown.

Tip: The peppers need to 'suffer' in the hot oil to soften and become sweet.
3 ✓

Remove peppers and immediately sprinkle with flaky salt.

Tip: Salt sticks better to the hot, oily surface, adding crunch.
4 ✓

Assemble the skewers: thread on an olive, a folded roasted pepper, and finally a smoked oyster.

Tip: The order of flavors in the mouth: salty tartness -> spicy softness -> smoky umami.
5 ✓

Drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice right before serving.

Tip: Acidity cuts through the richness of the oyster and oil.

Recipe FAQ

Are all Padrón peppers spicy?
No! As the saying goes: 'Some are hot, some are not.' It's the culinary version of Russian roulette.
Where can I find smoked oysters?
Look in the canned goods section of larger supermarkets, usually sold in oil in flat tins.

Ingredients

  • 1 tin Smoked Oysters (approx. 8-10 count)
  • 10 whole Padrón Peppers (small green peppers)
  • 10 whole Pitted Green Olives (Manzanilla)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt (Maldon)
  • 1 whole Lemon