Name: Creamy Peas with Shallots and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces -; 1 clove garlic, minced -; 2 shallots, sliced thinly on mandolin -; 1/2 c. heavy cream -; Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus extra lemon slices for serving -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 20 oz. frozen peas -

Ingredients for - Creamy Peas with Shallots and Bacon

1. 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces

2. 1 clove garlic, minced

3. 2 shallots, sliced thinly on mandolin

4. 1/2 c. heavy cream

5. Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus extra lemon slices for serving

6. Kosher salt

7. Freshly ground black pepper

8. 20 oz. frozen peas

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Peas with Shallots and Bacon

1 . Stage

In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat and keep reserve in a jar. Add garlic and shallots to remaining bacon fat and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add frozen peas and cook until warmed through.

4 . Stage

Crumble bacon on top and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.