Fresh peas cook really fast, so keep an eye on them, and take them off the heat as soon as they turn bright green, while they are still crunchy and succulent.
Servings4
AuthorFarm Fresh Now
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter at room temperature
1teaspoonfinely grated fresh lemon zest
2teaspoonsfinely chopped herbs of your choicesuggest half and half finely chopped tarragon and flat-leaf parsley
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1poundsnow peastrimmed
Instructions
Stir together butter, zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Cook peas in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
Drain well.
Transfer hot peas to a bowl, then add lemon herb butter and toss to coat.
Recipe Notes
Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas can be used interchangeably in just about any recipe. Sugar Snaps are also great raw as part of a vegetable tray or a box lunch. Serves four as a side dish.