Tarragon Baby Peas with Buerre Blanc

Name: Tarragon Baby Peas with Buerre Blanc
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken stock; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1/2 cup cold Land O Lakes® Butter cut into chunks; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 cups frozen baby peas; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped

These peas have a subtly sweet tarragon flavor that sets off the slightly tart flavor of the lime butter sauce. All together, it tastes like spring and makes the perfect side dish!

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Ingredients

¹/₃ cup dry white wine or chicken stock

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

¹/₂ cup cold Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into chunks

¹/₄ teaspoon salt

5 cups frozen baby peas

1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped

How to make

STEP 1

Combine wine, lime juice and shallot in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until shallot is tender and liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
STEP 2

Reduce heat to low.
STEP 3

Whisk in butter a few chunks at a time, beating until butter is melted and sauce is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in salt. Set aside. Keep warm.
STEP 4

Place peas into microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving 4 minutes; drain. Add sauce and tarragon; stir to coat.

Tip #1

Buerre blanc translates from French as “white butter.” It is important to whisk in the butter a few chunks at a time to make sure it blends in to make a smooth sauce.