Lemony Tarragon Peas
These Lemony Tarragon Peas are the perfect addition to a spring menu. They are quick and easy to make with ingredients that are readily available. The fresh spring flavors of tarragon and lemon resonate through this delicious side dish.
Begin by crisping bacon pieces and sliced shallots in a skillet. This will take about 8 minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are warmed through.
It’s sometimes hard to find fresh English peas, so frozen peas will do just fine in this recipe.
Stir in tarragon, lemon zest, salt, pepper and Aleppo pepper. Finally, toss with lemon juice and more tarragon.
See how easy? Easy peasy!
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Lemony Tarragon Peas
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 ounces sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large shallot or 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen English peas (about 3 & 1/4 cups)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon; more for serving
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the bacon and shallot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon begins to crisp, about 8 minutes.
Add the peas and cook until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the tarragon, zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous pinch each of black pepper and Aleppo. Toss with the lemon juice, top with more tarragon, and serve.
Recipe from Fine Cooking
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