Basic Buttered Peas
Recipe from Food Network
Ingredients
- 1 quart water, for boiling
- 1 pound fresh or frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon salt, for the cooking water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce; chopped tarragon, chives, mint, or parsley; soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms; or chopped prosciutto
Method
- Shell fresh peas or fully thaw frozen peas.
- Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the tablespoon of salt, add the peas, and boil for about 1 minute, or until cooked.
- Drain the peas and transfer them to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss until dry.
- Add the butter, season with salt and pepper, and mix in any optional additions before serving.