Peas Fit For A King Or Queen

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This recipe is so simple and the flavors are so amazing! It was the hit at a recent dinner. Everyone had to have the recipe. Better double the recipe! They will all want seconds!

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Steps

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Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

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Cut bacon or pancetta into small dice and cook in the oil until golden brown and fat has rendered.

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Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain.

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Cut the peeled shallots in half and slice very thin.

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Cook them in the rendered drippings until soft , along with the pepper flakes.

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Add the thawed peas and heat through.

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Distributing the shallots well.

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Add in the bacon or pancetta and toss.

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Serve.

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The original recipe called for pancetta which now runs between $20.

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00 and 22.

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00 per lb.

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So i used a good quality thick sliced smoked bacon with great results ! :-).

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, bacon, shallots, red pepper flakes, frozen peas