SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT & ORANGE

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

Preparation

Step 1

Cook peas in large saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain.

DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water. Stir in mint and orange peel; add sugar snap peas and sauté just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.