Basic Buttered Peas

Name: Basic Buttered Peas
Ingredients: 1 quart water, for boiling; 1 pound peas; 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling peas); 1 tablespoon butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce, freshly chopped tarragon, chives, mint, parsley, soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms or chopped prosciutto

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 quart water, for boiling
1 pound peas
1 tablespoon salt (for boiling peas)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce, freshly chopped tarragon, chives, mint, parsley, soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms or chopped prosciutto

Directions

1

Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using frozen defrost fully before cooking.
2

Bring the water to a rapid boil.
3

Stir in the salt and add the peas.
4

Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked.
5

Drain the peas when done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat.
6

Toss in pan until fully dry.
7

Add butter and salt and pepper to taste.
8

Add any optional additions if you choose, and combine.