Fill a sauce pan with water. Bring to a boil. Drop peas into boiling water for 45-60 seconds. Remove from water and plunge into ice water. When cooled, drain and set aside.
8 oz sugar snap peas
Put olive oil in a sautee pan over medium low heat. Add shallots and cook for one minute. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add drained peas. Sautee for 2-3 minutes.