Sauteed Asparagus And Snap Peas Recipes

SAUTéED ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes.
• Add the asparagus, ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently so the shallots don't burn, for about 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the peas and honey and cook about one minute more until the peas are warmed through. Add more salt and pepper to taste (I usually add about ⅛ teaspoon more salt and a few twists of pepper) and serve.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Trim asparagus and snap peas.
• Chop both down to 1-2 inch pieces.
• Heat oil, sautee the veggies for 5-8 minutes til a little tender, but still have lots of crunch.
• season with salt and pepper.
• EASY and done!

ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND SUGAR SNAP PEA STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small pan, boil water. Add salt and asparagus and cook for 1-3 minutes depending on how thick the asparagus stems are.
• Immediately immerse the asparagus in the ice water to stop further cooking and drain.
• In a saute pan, heat sesame oil and sauté sugar snap peas and red pepper until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
• Add asparagus, corn (if using), tamari, sake, salt and pepper. Sauté until all the vegetables are heated through.
• Transfer to dishes, sprinkle sesame seeds, infuse love and serve!

SEARED SCALLOP GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEAS AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta, and cook 3 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Return skillet to cooktop, and add 2 tablespoons oil, onion, and garlic; cook, over medium-high heat, 5 minutes or until onion starts to soften, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus; cook 2 minutes or until bright green. Stir in peas, and cook 2 minutes. Add vermouth; cook 1 minute or until reduced to a glaze. Stir in tarragon and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Return large skillet to cooktop. Add cooked pasta and 2 tablespoons butter, and cook 1 minute or until butter melts. Remove skillet from heat, and stir in cheese, half of reserved pancetta, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Divide pasta among 4 bowls, top each evenly with scallops, and sprinkle with remaining pancetta.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cut off the tough ends of the aspargus and slice the stalks diagonally into 2" pieces.
• Snap off the stem ends of the snap peas and pull the string down the length of the vegetable.
• Warm the olive oil in a large sautè pan over medium heat, and add the asparagus and snap peas.
• Add the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, to taste -- if desired.
• Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until al dentè, tossing occasionally.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.
• Enjoy!