Total: | 15 min |
Prep: | 10 min |
Cook: | 5 min |
Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 quart water, for boiling
- 1 pound peas
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling peas)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce, freshly chopped tarragon, chives, mint, parsley, soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms or chopped prosciutto.
Instructions
- Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using frozen defrost fully before cooking. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt and add the peas. Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked. Drain the peas when done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss in pan until fully dry. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional additions if you choose, and combine.