Lemony Sugar Snap Peas With Shaved Parmigiano

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   Slice the vegetables: With a chefs knife, cut the sugar snap peas on an extreme diagonal into thirds or halves, discarding any tough stem ends.

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   Place in a plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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   Make the dressing: Rub the cut side of one of the garlic halves over the inside of a small bowl.

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   Add the lemon juice, salt, and sugar.

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   Spear both garlic halves with a dinner fork.

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   Using this as a whisk, drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce has formed a thin emulsion with a subtle garlic flavor; discard the garlic.

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   Dress the vegetables: Up to 1/2 hour before serving, add the sugar snap peas and lemon zest and toss to coat; season with pepper to taste.

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   Garnish with the cheese: Just before serving, using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmigiano into paper-thin shavings.

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   Scatter over the peas and toss gently.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.