Herbed Pea
This vibrant and flavorful pea recipe is a celebration of springtime freshness. The sweet peas are enveloped in a luscious buttery sauce infused with the bright flavors of lemon zest and fragrant herbs. This dish is a beautiful marriage of simplicity and elegance, perfect for showcasing the delicate sweetness of the peas.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds pods), or frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 thinly sliced fresh chives
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes; drain and set aside (do not cook frozen peas).
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add scallions and peas and cook, stirring constantly, until scallions are just beginning to soften and peas are heated through, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon zest. Stir in parsley and chives; season with salt and pepper.
Yield
about 2 cups
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