Lemon Snap Peas
Brighten up your side dish game with this quick and vibrant recipe for Lemon Snap Peas! Crisp, garden-fresh snap peas are sautéed in a luscious blend of butter, olive oil, and garlic, then finished with a burst of zesty lemon zest and juice for a fresh, citrusy kick. A touch of salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes elevate the natural sweetness of the peas, creating a perfectly balanced dish. Ready in just 12 minutes, this simple yet flavor-packed recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a light, refreshing accompaniment to your favorite mains. Serve them warm to enjoy the perfect combination of tender-crisp texture and bold, aromatic flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh snap peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the snap peas under cold water and trim the stem ends if needed.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and frothy.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the snap peas to the pan. Toss them to coat in the garlic butter mixture.
Cook the snap peas for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are bright green and just tender but still crisp.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the snap peas from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
