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Charred Sugar Snap Peas with Buttermilk Aioli

Name: Charred Sugar Snap Peas with Buttermilk Aioli
Ingredients: 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 large egg yolk; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons crème fraîche; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, untrimmed, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced drained oil-packed Calabrian chiles; Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

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Mix shallot and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk egg yolk, garlic, kosher salt, cayenne, and 2 teaspoons water in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in vegetable oil, drop by drop at first, until aioli is thickened and smooth. Gently mix in buttermilk, crème fraîche, and shallot mixture; season with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Prepare grill for medium-high heat.
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Toss half of snap peas with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Set a wire rack or grill basket on grill grate and grill peas on rack, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes; return to bowl.
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Cut raw peas in half crosswise on a diagonal and toss with grilled peas along with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with black pepper. Spoon some aioli on a platter and top with snap peas, chiles, and sea salt. (Reserve remaining buttermilk aioli for another salad, or use it as a dip.)
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Do ahead: Buttermilk aioli can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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