No shelling needed! Snow peas are not your usual pea in the pod; with a sweet, flat pod and the tiniest of peas the snow pea is meant to be enjoyed pod and all. Snow peas have a sweet, mild, grassy flavor.  They have a nice crispness when raw and a firm but tender texture when cooked.  Snow Peas Sautéed with Garlic is easy to prepare and ready in minutes, the flavor is simply delightful.

FYI: Despite their delicate appearance, snow peas are quite hardy.  They can be planted at the tail end of winter and are able to handle light frost or a bit of snow.  Hence the name, snow pea.

Storage Tip:  Store unwashed in airtight container, like a bag with air removed, in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.  When stored properly snow peas will hold 4-6 days.