Sugar Snap Peas With Lemon, Garlic, And Basil

• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 4 cups sugar snap peas, stems snipped off and strings removed if needed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, zest of, sliced very fine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• ground black pepper

1. Bring 6 cups water to brisk boil in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Add salt and peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes depending on size of peas.
2. Drain peas, shock in ice water, drain again, and pat dry. (Peas can be set aside for up to 1 hour.).
3. Heat oil over medium heat in medium saute pan. Add zest and garlic; saute until garlic is soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add peas, lemon juice, and basil; toss to combine. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sugar-snap-peas-with-lemon-garlic-and-basil-437968 (may not work)