5 spots in Las Vegas to celebrate Chili Peppers Month

Put some spice in your life during Chili Peppers Month.

Pea pod leaves

China House, Palms

The tender leaves are simply charred and stir-fried with garlic and chilies, $14.95.

Burning Mandarin

Katsuya, SLS Las Vegas

Absolut Mandarin vodka is mixed with hand-crushed Serrano chili, fresh lemon and orange juices and a splash of cranberry, $15.

Crispy Wild Mexican Shrimp

Other Mama, 3655 S. Durango Drive

Crispy tempura-fried wild Mexican shrimp are tossed in a Calabrian chili remoulade with lemon zest and fresh herbs, $15.

Whole-wheat breakfast wrap

DJT, Trump International

Scrambled eggs get plenty of zing from Southwest-spiced black beans, blistered Fresno peppers, caramelized onions and spicy pepperjack cheese, $15.

New Mexico-style green chili

Gilley’s BBQ, Treasure Island

Ground turkey is simmered with Hatch and poblano chilies for optimum flavor and served with warm flour tortillas, $7.95.

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