Steamed Edamame with Sea Salt and Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Simple, steamed edamame pods sprinkled with flaky sea salt and bright lemon zest, perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs fresh or frozen edamame in pods, sea salt flakes, fresh lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh or frozen edamame in pods
1 tsp sea salt flakes
1 tsp fresh lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 lb fresh or frozen edamame pods. Boil for 5 minutes until pods are tender but still firm.
Step 2: Drain the edamame and immediately transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp flaky sea salt and 1 tsp fresh lemon zest over the pods.
Step 3: Toss gently to distribute the salt and zest evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature, encouraging guests to pop the beans from the pods as a refreshing snack.