Best 20 Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful and versatile sugar snap peas, a vibrant vegetable offering a crisp texture and sweet flavor. These tender pods are a culinary delight, enjoyed raw or cooked, adding a refreshing crunch to salads, stir-fries, and spring rolls. Discover a world of culinary possibilities with our curated collection of sugar snap pea recipes, ranging from the classic stir-fried sugar snap peas with garlic and ginger to the innovative sugar snap pea and edamame salad with a tangy dressing. Explore the vibrant flavors of a sugar snap pea and asparagus stir-fry, the comforting warmth of a sugar snap pea soup, and the delightful crunch of a sugar snap pea and carrot slaw. With each recipe, experience the unique charm of this versatile vegetable, transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

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SAUTEED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt or fleur de sel, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove and discard the stem end and string from each sugar snap pod.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, salt and pepper and saute, tossing occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar snap peas are crisp tender.
  • Place the sugar snap peas in a serving bowl, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Sugar Snap Peas image

Delicious and easy recipe for sugar snap peas!

Provided by CJCOLLINS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread sugar snap peas in a single layer on a medium baking sheet, and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with shallots, thyme, and kosher salt.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender but firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 100.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

STIR-FRIED BEEF AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Stir-Fried Beef and Sugar Snap Peas image

Here's a stir-fry far better than most take-out Chinese, and you can make it with any lean cut of meat - flank steak, London broil, tenderloin, sirloin or skirt steak - so long as it is cut thin against the grain. Most takeout joints use snow peas, but sugar snaps are juicier and more succulent, and just as crunchy. (Their downside is that they are slightly more work: they need to be thinly sliced.) As for the sauce, it's simple: thick dark soy sauce (tamari works well), sesame oil, chicken broth and Madeira.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons tamari or dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 fat scallions
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons Madeira or sweet sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Rice, for serving
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Sriracha or other hot sauce, or rice wine vinegar for garnish
chili oil, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix beef, 2 tablespoons tamari, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Thinly slice sugar snap peas crosswise into disks. Thinly slice scallions, reserving dark green parts for garnish.
  • In a small bowl, mix chicken broth, Madeira, 2 tablespoons water, remaining 1 tablespoon tamari and cornstarch.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When pan is hot, stir-fry beef until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer beef and any liquid to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and when hot, add garlic and white and light green scallion parts until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add sugar snap peas and chicken broth mixture, lower heat to medium and cover. Let cook for 2 minutes. Transfer beef and juices to skillet and stir-fry 2 minutes. Serve over rice, garnished with more sesame oil, sesame seeds, dark parts of scallions, and hot sauce or vinegar and chili oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 816 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Living in China, I had to adapt to some foods I hadn't eaten before. Sugar snap peas have become one of my favorites, and while trying new concoctions, I came up with this delicious and easy recipe! Easy, green, and tasty - three of my favorite things!

Provided by mecook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar snap peas, strings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add snap peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until nearly brown, about 2 minutes. Pour in snap peas and soy sauce. Cook and stir until snap peas begin to brown, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 451.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Provided by ORNERY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, PARMESAN AND MUSHROOMS



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Simple and light on a warm summer night!

Provided by Laura DeMarte

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces penne pasta
1 (6 ounce) package sugar snap peas, or as desired
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon margarine
8 white mushrooms, sliced
2 green onions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add sugar snap peas to pasta; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes more. Drain.
  • Return pot to stove and heat olive oil and margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and lemon zest; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and sugar snap peas; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LEEK RISOTTO WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND PANCETTA



Leek Risotto With Sugar Snap Peas and Pancetta image

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to stir risotto constantly, but achieving a creamy risotto with slightly toothsome grains does require some attention. During the cooking process, the rice should always be lightly coated in liquid and bubbling energetically, and the liquid needs to be added gradually: Add just before the rice threatens to stick to the bottom of the pan. For the creamiest results, stir more frequently and more vigorously during the second half of the cooking, when the grains begin to release their starch.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta or bacon
1 quart chicken stock
3 large leeks, white parts only, split lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch thick and thoroughly washed (about 3 cups)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ounces grated Pecorino (about 3/4 cup), plus more for topping
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, snap peas halved lengthwise
1/2 cup snipped chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to a large, wide saucepan, and add the pancetta slices. (It's OK if they're not in one layer, as they will shrink quite a bit.) Turn heat to medium and cook, turning and rearranging the pancetta until lightly browned, crisp, and the fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with tongs to a paper towel, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the stock and 1 cup water to a separate medium saucepan. Transfer the saucepan to a back burner and bring to a simmer over low. Keep warm on the lowest heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan that you cooked the pancetta in, and add the leeks, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, over medium-high until wilted and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring, until grains look slightly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until nearly absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Add a ladleful of stock to the rice - you want just enough to barely cover the surface of the rice. Cook at a lively simmer, stirring very frequently, until it's nearly absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue adding stock in this way until rice is very creamy, but still al dente, 15 to 20 minutes total. You may not need all of the liquid, but you will probably use most of it.
  • Stir in the butter and cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the snap peas. Add more of the remaining liquid if needed to loosen (it should be a bit soupy), and divide among four shallow bowls. Crumble the reserved pancetta over top, and sprinkle with chives, if desired.

ROASTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Roasted Sugar Snap Peas image

We're betting you won't find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe. It goes with a variety of entrees and is pretty enough to dish up for company. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together all ingredients; spread in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until peas are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Carrots with Sugar Snap Peas image

With a mild hint of cumin, these veggies from Linda Foreman of Locust Grove, Oklahoma can go with just about any dish. And because they're so colorful, they'll perk up any plate!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed and patted dry
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 2 minutes. Add the broth, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. , Add peas and cumin. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts :

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH SESAME



Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 24m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sugar snap peas
Dark sesame oil
Black sesame seeds
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pick through the sugar snap peas to remove any that aren't perfect. Remove and discard the stem end and the string from each pod. Toss the snap peas in a bowl with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and kosher salt, to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH RICE AND MANGO SALAD AND SESAME SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Rice and Mango Salad and Sesame Sugar Snap Peas image

Categories     Fruit     Rice     Shellfish     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Mango     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sesame     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (about 1 1/4 cups uncooked)
1 mango, peeled, pitted, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 10- to 12-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and crushed red pepper in bowl. Add shrimp; toss. Chill 2 hours.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and soy sauce in another bowl. Add rice, mango, and onions; toss well. Cover rice salad; let stand at room temperature.
  • Boil sugar snap peas in salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain peas and transfer to medium bowl. Toss peas with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 4 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Mound rice and mango salad in center of large platter; surround with sesame sugar snap peas. Top with grilled shrimp skewers and serve.

SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas image

Quick and easy pasta dish with a little bite that will make anyone look like a gourmet chef. Adjust the chili oil to your own spice level.

Provided by EAKE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound sugar snap pea pods
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups dry white wine
¼ cup reserved pasta water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
  • Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS STIR-FRY



Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas Stir-Fry image

Make and share this Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons chinese rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces sugar snap peas (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
  • Add the shrimp; stir to coat evenly; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Put stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.
  • Add in the oil; swirling to coat the sides.
  • Add the onion and sugar snap peas; stir-fry until the peas are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the shrimp; stir-fry until they turn pink, about 1 ½ minutes.
  • Add in the broth and sesame oil; stir-fry until the broth boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH MUSHROOMS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND GREEN ONIONS



Stir-Fried Tofu with Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, and Green Onions image

Categories     Ginger     Mushroom     Soy     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Tofu     Winter     Healthy     Honey     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 green onions, sliced on diagonal

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add tofu and stir to coat; let marinate 30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade in small bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup water and cornstarch into marinade.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tofu to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to skillet. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Return tofu to skillet; drizzle reserved marinade mixture over. Stir-fry until marinade thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

EASY GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN, BELL PEPPER, AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Easy Green Curry with Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Sugar Snap Peas image

This Thai-inspired green curry is ready in just 20 minutes with a little help from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. That may be even faster than any takeout.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Curry     Dinner     Coconut     Chicken     Lime Juice     Sugar Snap Pea     Bell Pepper     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick and Healthy     Quick & Easy     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon virgin coconut or canola oil
1/4 cup green curry paste
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups 1/2-inch cubed cooked chicken (from 1 [2 1/2-pound] rotisserie chicken)
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Cooked rice or rice noodles and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Cook curry paste, ginger, and lime zest, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and stir to combine. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, snap peas, and coconut milk and cook over medium, being careful not to boil, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil and lime juice. Serve with rice or rice noodles and lime wedges alongside.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Orange-Glazed Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas image

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... File this one under "24-carat side dishes"-with carrots and sugar snap peas glazed in a sweet orange marmalade-prepared in only 15 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1 cup frozen sugar snap peas
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, adding sugar snap peas during last 5 minutes of cooking, until carrots are tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Stir in marmalade, seasoned salt, ginger and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until marmalade is melted and vegetables are glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICED SALMON WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RED ONION



Spiced Salmon With Sugar Snap Peas and Red Onion image

Seared sugar snap peas and red onions make a sweet accompaniment to silky salmon fillets in this lovely springtime one-pan meal. The salmon fillets, coated in a garlicky spice blend, are briefly browned, leaving fragrant, savory drippings in the pan. Those drippings then season the vegetables, infusing them as they cook. Keep an eye on the salmon, especially if you prefer it on the rare side. Thin fillets in particular are all too easy to overcook.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 teaspoon baharat spice blend , or use another warm and earthy spice blend, such as garam masala
4 (6- to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 medium red onions
1 pound sugar snap peas (4 cups)
Lime wedges
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and baharat. Season salmon all over with salt and black pepper. Rub spice mixture all over salmon. Set salmon aside while slicing the onions and sugar snap peas.
  • Cut the onions in half root-to-stem, then peel them and slice into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Trim the peas and cut them in half crosswise.
  • In a large, preferably nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add fish, skin-side down if there's skin, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate, browned-side up. (Don't sear the other side; the salmon will finish cooking in the oven.)
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir in onions and cook until lightly golden, 3 minutes. Add snap peas and a pinch each of salt and pepper, stirring everything to coat with pan juices. Cook until peas have softened and browned slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Put salmon, browned-side up, on top of peas and transfer pan to the oven. Roast until fish is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes longer.
  • Squeeze a little lime juice over salmon and transfer fish to serving plates. Stir herbs into peas and onions. Taste, and add more salt and lime juice, if needed. Serve with the salmon, with the lime wedges on the side.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH ONIONS AND BACON



Sugar Snap Peas with Onions and Bacon image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small yellow skinned onion, peeled and chopped
1 pound sugar snap peas
1/2 cup water
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium high heat, brown chopped bacon. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add onion to the pan. Saute chopped onions 3 minutes or so, until they are just tender. Add peas and water to the pan. Cover and cook peas 5 minutes. Uncover and allow the liquid to cook almost out of the pan. Add bacon back to the skillet and remove pan from heat. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON BUTTER



Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon Butter image

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pea     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch the snap peas for 1 minute, drain them, and plunge them into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. Drain the peas well. The peas may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advanced and kept covered and chilled. In a large heavy skillet melt the butter with the zest, add the peas and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the peas over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are hot.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL AND LEMON



Sugar Snap Peas With Basil and Lemon image

I love peas and this fit our meal perfectly. From The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes Points 1.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Lemon

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs sugar snap peas
1/2 teaspoon salt (I used just a shake)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 lemon, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add Sugar snap peas, season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir-fry until crisp-tender, or about 3 minutes.
  • Add basil and lemon zest, stir-fry until basil is wilted and fragrant.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh sugar snap peas. Look for peas that are bright green and have a crisp snap when you bend them.
  • Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas. This will make them easier to eat.
  • Cook the sugar snap peas until they are tender-crisp. This will usually take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Do not overcook the sugar snap peas. This will make them mushy.
  • Season the sugar snap peas with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the sugar snap peas immediately. They are best eaten fresh.

Conclusion:

Sugar snap peas are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also low in calories and fat. Whether you are stir-frying, steaming, or roasting them, sugar snap peas are a great addition to any meal.

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