Creamy Peas with Shallots and Bacon
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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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.