Minty Peas

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Peas
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 Large Bunch Of Scallions (Diced)
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves (Minced)
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

1. In a small sauce pan, bring the water and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Add peas and cook for about two minutes for smaller peas and three minutes for larger ones. With a mesh strainer, drain the peas and transfer to a dish towel to drain.
2. In the same pan, melt the butter over low heat and sauté scallions for 3-4 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, half of the mint, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and bring to a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add peas and cook for another minute, stirring continuously. Remove from the heat and stir in remaining salt and pepper. Serve hot and garnish with remaining mint.