Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
Try these bright and crunchy sautéed sugar snap peas with sesame seeds. Quickly cooked in nutty sesame oil on the stovetop. Stunning enough for a dinner party.
Servings: 4
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
- 12-inch skillet
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted or untoasted
Instructions
- Taste 1 snap pea to see if the strings are tough. If yes, string the peas.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Test to see if the skillet is hot by adding drops of water to the skillet. It should jump, sizzle, and evaporate quickly.
- Add the toasted sesame oil followed by the sugar snap peas. Spread the snap peas evenly across the skillet, then leave them alone for 3 minutes.
- Peak under 1 snap pea to see if it has caramelized. If not, give them another minute longer. If caramelized, toss them around in the skillet and sauté 30-60 seconds longer. Turn off the heat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add the toasted sesame seeds. Toss and serve.
- If not serving immediately, transfer the snap peas to a dish to stop cooking and prevent steaming.
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Notes
If doubling the recipe, use 2 skillets or saute in batches.
Make Ahead Instructions
For the best-sautéed sugar snap peas, make them right before serving.
If you need to make them ahead of time for an event like a picnic, cook them within 1 hour of serving. Place the sautéed sugar snap peas on a serving dish or cookie sheet to cool and set them aside on the counter. Serve them at room temperature.
Storage Information
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that reheated snap peas will be softer. Consider chopping leftovers to use in salads or grain bowls.
Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
