Charred Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing

Name: Charred Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. snap peas, strings removed, halved diagonally; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt; Pepper; 2 tbsp. crème fraîche; 1 tbsp. whole milk; 2 tsp. mayonnaise; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for sprinkling; 10 oz. frozen peas, thawed

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 8, 2019

Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

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Ingredients

1 lb.
snap peas, strings removed, halved diagonally
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
2 Tbsp.
crème fraîche
1 Tbsp.
whole milk
2 tsp.
mayonnaise
1 tsp.
fresh lemon juice
1 tsp.
Dijon mustard
2 tsp.
chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for sprinkling
10 oz.
frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. Step 1Heat large cast-iron skillet until very hot and nearly smoking.
2. Step 2Toss snap peas with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook half of snap peas, without stirring, 2 minute, then toss and cook until charred and just tender, 1 minute more; transfer to large bowl. Repeat with remaining snap peas.
3. Step 3In small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in tarragon.
4. Step 4Toss peas with snap peas. Drizzle with half of dressing and sprinkle with cracked pepper and additional tarragon if desired. Serve with remaining dressing.