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Old Fashioned Creamed Peas

 

3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup olive oil
3 shallots; sliced thinly
flour
salt & pepper
paprika

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2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 to 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
10 to 12 oz frozen peas; thawed

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Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Mix flour, salt, pepper, & paprika in a small bowl.
Toss sliced shallots in flour mixture to coat lightly and shake off excess.
Fry shallots in hot oil until crispy and browned.
Set aside to drain.

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Melt butter in sauce pan. Add onion & garlic powders, pepper flakes, and bouillon.
Combine with whisk. Whisk in flour until smooth.
Slowly add milk and cream whisk until well blended.
Add parmesan cheese and thawed peas.
Bring just to a boil and reduce to low.
Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until thickened and hot.

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Serve creamed peas with fried shallots sprinkled on top.

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