Best Creamed Green Peas Recipes

ENGLISH PEAS AND PEARLS (CREAMED GREEN PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS)

Steps:

• Cook peas and onions (according to package directions) until done; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, salt & pepper, garlic, tarragon, and flour until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes more.
• Reduce heat to low and add the cooked peas and onions to the cream sauce; stir gently to combine and heat through briefly.
• Serve immediately with a garnish of sweet cream butter and fresh snipped parsley (or mint).

SHRIMP CROQUETTES WITH CREAMED GREEN PEAS

Steps:

• For the shrimp croquettes: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and saute until softened, about 4 minutes. Use a wire whisk to stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, and then add the shrimp. Stir in the milk and cook until the mixture is very thick, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and some salt and pepper.
• Allow the croquette mixture to cool completely before shaping into small meatball-sized balls. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Mix the beaten eggs with 2 tablespoons water. Double coat the croquettes by rolling them first in the crumbs, then in the egg mixture, and then in the crumbs again. Place each coated croquette on a baking sheet. Cover the croquettes and set them aside.
• For the creamed green peas: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until smooth and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue cooking on medium heat, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 6 minutes. Stir in the peas, and keep warm while you fry the croquettes.
• Heat the oil to about 375 degrees F in a deep, heavy pot. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F.
• Add the croquettes to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain the croquettes on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and keep warm in the oven as you fry the remaining croquettes. Make sure the oil returns to 375 degrees F before cooking the next batch, or they will be heavy and greasy.

CREAMED GREEN PEAS

Steps:

• Boil water in a medium sauce pan, and add peas, allowing to cook about 5 minutes Drain peas, and saute with butter and sugar until peas are good and tender (about 10 minutes).
• In a small mixing bowl, mix cream together with flour until smooth.
• Add to peas along with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley.
• Allow this all to simmer about 5 minutes before serving.