6 Easy Side Dishes

Peas With Shallots & Bacon (5 of 5)

Peas With Shallots & Bacon(5 of 5)

Ingredients

• 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, sliced thinly on mandolin
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 lemons
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tspn freshly ground black pepper
• 20 oz. frozen peas

Preparation

1. In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Transfer bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels.
3. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat and keep reserve in a jar.
4. Next, add garlic and shallots to bacon fat and cook until softened, a few minutes.
5. Add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add frozen peas and cook until peas are warmed through.
8. Crumble bacon on top and serve with lemon slices.