Sugar Snap Peas With Lemon, Garlic, and Basil |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I am a big fan of Snap Peas, so when I found this recipe in Cook's Illustrated, I knew I had to try it! Yum!! Ingredients:
1 teaspoon table salt |
4 cups sugar snap peas, stems snipped off and strings removed if needed |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 lemon, zest of, sliced very fine |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 garlic clove, minced |
6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped fine |
1/2 teaspoon table salt |
ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring 6 cups water to brisk boil in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Add salt and peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes depending on size of peas.
2. Drain peas, shock in ice water, drain again, and pat dry. (Peas can be set aside for up to 1 hour.).
3. Heat oil over medium heat in medium sauté pan. Add zest and garlic; sauté until garlic is soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add peas, lemon juice, and basil; toss to combine. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.
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