Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon Butter
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon Butter! Perfectly blanched sugar snap peas retain their crisp-tender texture while being coated in a luscious, zesty sauce made with melted butter, fresh lemon zest, and a hint of garlic. This simple yet elegant side dish comes together in just 12 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or as an effortless complement to any main course. The refreshing lemony finish and touch of seasoning create a delightful balance of flavors, offering a delicious way to highlight fresh, seasonal produce. Serve warm for the ultimate burst of freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 240 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas and remove the tough stem ends, pulling along to remove any stringy fibers.
Mince the garlic clove finely and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, bring 240 milliliters (1 cup) of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the sugar snap peas to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes until they turn bright green and are slightly tender. Drain immediately and set aside.
Return the skillet to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the blanched sugar snap peas, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Toss to coat the peas evenly in the lemon butter sauce.
Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar snap peas are heated through but still crisp.
Transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% | |
*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.
