This
recipe and photo are from
Saveur Magazine, Issue 128. Photo by
Todd Coleman. In this classic antipasto, sweet peas are braised until
tender, then sautéed with salty prosciutto.
More of Linda's delicious Pea
Recipes.
Sweet Peas with Prosciutto
Recipe Type:
Peas,
Vegetables
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
2 ounces prosciutto, roughly chopped
1 small white
onion, minced
1 pound fresh or frozen green peas
Coarse
salt,
sea salt, or Fleur de sel*
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
* This is a great dish to use
your
Fleur de sel.
Preparation:
In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat olive oil.
Add chopped prosciutto and minced onions; cook until onions are soft and prosciutto
begins to crisp, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
Add peas and 1 tablespoon water; cook, tossing, until hot, approximately 3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
