Snow Peas With Toasted Almonds
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Crisp snow peas sauteed with browned butter, toasted almonds, shallot, and a squeeze of lemon. An 8-minute vegetarian side that’s healthy, light, and full of flavor.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
3 minREADY
8 minEight minutes. Five ingredients. One seriously elegant side dish.
Sliced almonds toast in butter until golden, the butter browns alongside them filling the kitchen with a nutty fragrance, and then snow peas and minced shallot hit the pan for a lightning-fast saute.
A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up and keeps the whole dish tasting clean and vibrant.
This is the kind of side that makes roasted chicken or grilled fish feel like a special occasion.
Kitchen Tips
- Watch the almonds closely. They go from golden to burned in seconds. Stir constantly during that first 90 seconds.
- The butter should be just starting to brown when you add the snow peas. That browned butter flavor is what elevates this from plain to memorable.
- Don’t overcook the snow peas. You want them crisp-tender with a bright green pop, not limp and dull.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 1½ minutes.
Add snow peas and shallot; sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1½ to 2 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat; add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and serve.
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