Grilled peas

This little starter tastes even better than it looks, trust us! - by Amy Sinclair

Grilled peas

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In the restaurant we cook these peas directly on the grill bars, but it is possible to recreate the effect at home with a griddle pan that fits on a domestic hob.

Ingredients

20ml olive oil

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 bunch mint (around 50g picked leaves), optional

200g fresh peas in the pod

Method

Put a griddle pan on a medium heat to warm up. Whisk the oil with the lemon and a pinch of salt. Very finely chop the mint, if using, and combine with the dressing.
Place the peas (dry, with no oil) in their shells evenly in the pan. Use tongs to turn the peas once they are slightly charred on one side. This should take about 3 mins on each side.
Remove and place in a bowl. While the peas are still hot, combine with the dressing and a liberal amount of sea salt. Tip onto a plate to serve edamame-style.

Amy Sinclair

Amy Sinclair is a former editor who loves all things food, cooking and eating - especially the eating! When she's not looking after her three children, you'll find her in the kitchen or busily hiding online shopping purchases from her husband.