Ingredients

1 quart water, for boiling
1 pound peas
1 tablespoon salt (for boiling peas)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce, freshly chopped tarragon, chives, mint,
parsley, soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms or chopped
prosciutto

Directions

Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using
frozen defrost fully before cooking. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt and
add the peas. Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked. Drain the peas when
done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss in pan until fully dry. Add

butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional additions if you choose, and
combine.