Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
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Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
Description
This recipe sautés sugar snap peas that have had their strings removed, to avoid unpleasant chewiness, in butter heated over medium-high heat. Cooking time is very short—about 3 minutes total—to ensure the peas remain crisp and bright. Seasonings of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder add subtle savory notes without overpowering the natural flavor.
The method involves constant stirring to evenly cook the pods and prevent overcooking. The result is tender-crisp sugar snap peas with a gentle buttery coating, ideal as a quick side or light vegetable snack.
The recipe notes recommend removing the pods from the pan promptly to stop cooking from residual heat. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and reheated gently or enjoyed cold. Frozen peas can be stored for longer periods, maintaining their quality when thawed.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas strings removed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to foam.
- Add the snap peas and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Keep cooking, stirring constantly, until the pods are tender-crisp, about 2 more minutes.
- Immediately remove from the heat and serve.
Notes
- Remove the string from sugar snap peas before cooking for better texture and digestibility.
- Cook peas for no more than 2-3 minutes to maintain a tender-crisp texture and bright flavor.
- Remove from heat promptly and plate to prevent residual heat from overcooking the peas.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days; reheat gently or enjoy cold as a snack or antipasti.
- Sugar snap peas can also be frozen for up to three months without significant loss of texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5recipe | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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