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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons celery, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons creme fraiche, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peas
Method
- Over medium heat melt the butter in small skillet and continue to cook until its browned.
- Add the garlic clove to the browned butter and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Next, add the leeks, celery and salt to the skillet and continue to cook, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to a boil. Add the peas to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Drain the water from the peas and place the peas into a food processor.
- Add the creme fraiche and the cooked vegetables to the peas.
- Puree the peas, leeks and celery to your desired consistency. Serve warm as a side dish, smeared on crostini or alongside pan seared scallops.
