SWEET PEAS WITH SHALLOTS AND GEM LETTUCE

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Caramelized shallots and sauteed lettuce enhance the sweetness of fresh peas in this warm spring salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 heads Little Gem lettuce, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and tender, about 6 minutes. Add peas and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring, until peas are tender and bright green, 4 to 6 minutes. Add butter and lettuce; cook, stirring, until lettuce is just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

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