Snap Peas Tossed with Lemon Zest and Shallots

.75 lbs fresh , plump snap peas

Zest from 1 lemon

1 large shallot chopped

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper

Vinaigrette:

3 tbs olive oil

Juice of one lemon

1 tbsp dijon mustard

Salt and pepper

Get water to a boil , add salt

Prepare an ice bath to quench peas

Add snap peas for three minutes to boiling water, drain and add to ice bath for several minutes

Chop shallots,zest the lemon and add along with lemon vinaigrette to serving bowl

I not serving immediately, store this sauce and the drained snap peas in the refrigerator

Heat oil in skillet and pan fry the peas just enough to remove the chilling effect of the ice bath

Add peas to serving bowl with other ingredients, toss, and serve

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