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Sauteed Snap Peas in a black pan, sprinkled with coarse salt.
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5 from 4 votes

Buttery Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Buttery Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with coarse salt makes them a perfect side dish, ready in 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttery sugar snap peas, Sugar snap peas
Servings: 4 serves as a side dish
Author: Karina

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas stem ends and string removed from each pod
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt plus extra to serve
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional for some heat
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Instructions

  • Heat oil and butter together in a large pan over medium-high heat. When butter has melted, add the snap peas, tossing them around in the pan to coat in the oil/butter mixture. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne (if using) and sauté for until the snap peas are crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes
  • Transfer to a serving bowl; season with extra coarse salt and pepper to serve.

Notes

Tip: Try to use high quality salt for better texture and flavour! 

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1.322IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg