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Peas with Butter and Fresh Herbs

Serves 4

Ingredients

•  2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
• 2 cups cooked fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup of water

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-low heat. 
2. Add shallots, garlic and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are garlic are fragrant, about 1 minute. 
3. Add the peas, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring until heated through.
4. Add the tarragon, thyme, lemon zest, water, and 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter. 
5. Cook, stirring, until the peas are glazed, for about 5 minutes. 
6. Garnish with tarragon leaves and parsley and serve immediately.