Lemon Snap Peas Food

FETTUCCINE WITH SALMON AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the snap peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the salmon; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, turning once, until the salmon is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the pasta and snap peas to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the herbs and lemon juice. Cook, tossing and adding more of the reserved cooking water if necessary, until the pasta is coated, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the salmon.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BROWN BUTTER, LEMON AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• With a paring knife, remove the stems and peel the pod strings of the sugar snaps. Set aside.
• Using a peeler, remove the rough, outer skin of the horseradish. (Only remove the desired amount to be used, leaving the rest of the root intact.)
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Gently swirl the butter and lightly agitate with a small whisk. Season with some black pepper. Once the milk solids begin to turn golden brown, after about 2 minutes, add the cleaned snap peas. Toss them twice in the pan, then add the lemon juice and season with salt.
• Transfer to a serving vessel. Using a hand-held grater, grate the peeled horseradish over the top.

HERBY LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and aromatic, but not quite golden, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and take off the heat.
• Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. One minute before the pasta is done, remove 1/2 cup of the pasta water with a measuring cup and reserve. Add the sugar snap peas to the boiling water with the spaghetti for that last 45 seconds. Drain the pasta and snap peas, then add them to the skillet with the sauce. Add the lemon juice, zest, cheese and a splash of the cooking water and cook over high heat until well coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the herbs and serve immediately.

LEMON SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add snap peas; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place snap peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, saute the peas, lemon zest and thyme in butter until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

BEANS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON & CAPERS

Steps:

• You can boil, steam or microwave the beans and peas separately until they are just tender, then drain them.
• Heat a non stick pan that has been sprayed with olive oil and cook the capers, stirring them until they are lightly browned.
• Add the lemon juice, peas and beans and stir until vegetables are hot.
• Stir in the dill.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients except the lemon slices, then set aside.
• Heat a wok with the 2 tbsp oil. Season the chicken and sprinkle with the five-spice and flour. Shake off the excess, brown in batches, then remove from the pan. Add the remaining 1 tsp oil and the ginger, and sizzle for 1 min. Add the sugar snap peas and the chicken. Toss for a few mins, then add the sauce and lemon slices. Keep tossing for 2-3 mins or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick. Serve with the spring onions sprinkled over.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Blanch the peas in a saucepan with boiling salted water for 1 minute.
• Drain and plunge them into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. Drain peas well again.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter with the zest. Add the peas, then salt and pepper to desired taste.
• Heat the peas over moderately low heat until they are hot, stirring occasionally.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• 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.
• Drain peas, shock in ice water, drain again, and pat dry. (Peas can be set aside for up to 1 hour.).
• 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.

LEMON SCENTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cook peas in enough boiling salted water to cover for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain and plunge into ice water;drain.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat;add peas and sauté 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and remaining ingredients. Sauté 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add Sugar snap peas, season with salt and pepper.
• Stir-fry until crisp-tender, or about 3 minutes.
• Add basil and lemon zest, stir-fry until basil is wilted and fragrant.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add vegetables; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
• Mix cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and black pepper until blended. Add to chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
• Serve over rice.

LEMON HERB CHICKEN PASTA WITH GREEN PEAS, SNAP PEAS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and slice it into strips.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the garlic and shallot and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and sugar snap peas and cook, 2 minutes. Add the reserved pasta water and the frozen peas. Cook until the peas are just cooked through, 2 minutes more.
• Add the cooked pasta, spinach, sliced chicken, chopped basil, chopped parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss all the ingredients together to coat, season with additional salt and pepper and garnish with parsley leaves. Serve immediately.