Sautéed Peas and Ham

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black as needed freshly ground plus more
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt as needed plus more
• 1 teaspoon juice of lemon as needed freshly squeezed plus more
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest packed finely grated (from 1 lemon)
• 0.5 cup onion yellow () (3 to 4 medium)
• 2 pound peas frozen
• 4 tablespoons butter unsalted ()
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat a large frying pan with a tightfitting lid over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and swirl to melt and coat the pan.
3. Add the onions or shallots, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until some fat renders, about 3 minutes.Increase the heat to high, add the peas, water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring every few minutes, until the peas are just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.