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Roasted Red Bell Peppers

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Roasted Red Bell PeppersMartyn Thompson

Peperoni Rossi Arrostiti

Cooks' notes:

•If your sea salt is very granular and pebblelike, crush it using the flat side of a large heavy knife or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
•If you're unable to grill outdoors, peppers can be broiled on rack of a broiler pan about 2 inches from heat 10 to 20 minutes.
•Peppers can be roasted and cut into strips (but not marinated) 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 10 servings (as part of antipasti)

Ingredients

5 red bell peppers
2 small garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt (preferably Sicilian)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.

    Step 2

    Lay bell peppers on their sides on lightly oiled grill rack and roast, turning occasionally with tongs, until skins are blackened, 10 to 12 minutes.

    Step 3

    Transfer to a bowl, then cover and let steam 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers (reserving juices), then cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips.

    Step 4

    Stir together peppers (with their juices), garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, sea salt, and pepper and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.

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