Sugar Snap Peas Food

ASIAN SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven broiler, and move rack to top position.
• Place the snap peas in a baking dish, and drizzle olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the snap peas in a single layer.
• Broil the snap peas about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, brown sugar, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. When snap peas are removed from the oven, toss them immediately with the sauce.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add onion.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not transparent (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT PEA PODS) and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a medium heat and add Pea pods.
• Cook until vegetables are tender (about 1-2 minutes) and heated through or to desired crispness.
• NOTE: If you remove pea pods from freezer before you get started and let them sit on counter in package, they will defrost just a little and cooking time may shorten slightly.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• String both sides of the sugar snap peas. Snap off the stem tip and gently pull downward. Bring salted water to a boil, add sugar snap peas and parboil for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender, but still crisp.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH PARMESAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs and toast, 3 minutes. Mix with 3 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and chopped mixed herbs and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and grated lemon zest. Boil 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain and top with the breadcrumbs.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH ONIONS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium high heat, brown chopped bacon. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add onion to the pan. Saute chopped onions 3 minutes or so, until they are just tender. Add peas and water to the pan. Cover and cook peas 5 minutes. Uncover and allow the liquid to cook almost out of the pan. Add bacon back to the skillet and remove pan from heat. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

SAUTEED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Remove and discard the stem end and string from each sugar snap pod.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, salt and pepper and saute, tossing occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar snap peas are crisp tender.
• Place the sugar snap peas in a serving bowl, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Spread sugar snap peas in a single layer on a medium baking sheet, and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with shallots, thyme, and kosher salt.
• Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender but firm.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH SESAME

Steps:

• Pick through the sugar snap peas to remove any that aren't perfect. Remove and discard the stem end and the string from each pod. Toss the snap peas in a bowl with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and kosher salt, to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
• Add the shrimp; stir to coat evenly; let stand for 10 minutes.
• Put stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.
• Add in the oil; swirling to coat the sides.
• Add the onion and sugar snap peas; stir-fry until the peas are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Add in the shrimp; stir-fry until they turn pink, about 1 ½ minutes.
• Add in the broth and sesame oil; stir-fry until the broth boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds.
• Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook sugar snaps in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then transfer 1 cup sugar snaps to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
• Transfer cooled sugar snaps to a cutting board.
• Cook sugar snaps remaining in pot until tender, about 2 1/2 minutes more, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
• Measure out and save 1 cup cooking water, reserving remaining water in pot.
• Return cooking water in pot to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain in colander.
• While pasta is cooking, cut 1 cup sugar snaps (on cutting board) crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Puree half of sugar snaps from bowl, half of garlic paste, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1/4 cup saved cooking water in a blender, then force puree with a rubber spatula through a medium-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
• Puree another batch in same mannner, forcing through sieve into bowl, and add cut sugar snaps.
• Toss hot pasta with sugar snap sauce and, if necessary, enough of remaining 1/2 cup saved cooking water to thin sauce to desired consistency, then season pasta with salt and pepper.

ROASTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss peas with olive oil on prepared baking sheet.
• Spread peas in a single layer.
• Broil approximately 2 minutes, or just until crisp-tender and they are beginning to brown in spots, stirring once.
• Remove from oven and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with coarse salt and chives.
• Serve immediately.