Description
A quick and flavorful skillet recipe of garlic butter snap peas that brings out their natural sweetness and crunch in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or light vegetarian main, it highlights fresh herb notes and golden sear from the cast iron method.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900g) snap peas (fresh or frozen)
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Dry washed snap peas with paper towels
Melt butter and olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat
Sauté minced garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant
Add snap peas in a single layer, sear for 2 minutes per side until golden
Sprinkle with black pepper and stir constantly until tender-crisp
Notes
Use clarified butter for a higher smoke point
Cook in batches if the pan is overcrowded
Let the garlic rest for 10 seconds after adding to avoid burning
Avoid adding water during cooking to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Trending
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
