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Ingredients

  • 14 cup finely chopped shallot (about 2)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 34 lb shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups, 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10 ounce) packagethawed frozen peas
  • 12 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 34 cup torn basil leaves (about a handful)

Method

  • Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil.
  • Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.