Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Sweet Peas with Shallots and Gem Lettuce Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 14, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Anson Smart Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 4 to 6 Serves Caramelized shallots and sauteed lettuce enhance the sweetness of fresh peas in this warm spring salad. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 3 ½ cups fresh or frozen peas 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 heads Little Gem lettuce, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and tender, about 6 minutes. Add peas and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring, until peas are tender and bright green, 4 to 6 minutes. Add butter and lettuce; cook, stirring, until lettuce is just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately. Rate it Print