Lemon Butter Green Beans with Parmesan
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- ½ lb green beans the ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh Parmesan to taste
- Zest from ½ a lemon
Instructions
- Blanche the trimmed green beans in a large pot of well-salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Remove from the boiling water and plunge immediately into a bowl of ICE water to stop the cooking process and preserve the beautiful green color.
- Remove from the ice water and place on a towel to drain, then pat dry.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans along with some sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring often for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and lemon juice, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Place on a serving platter, then top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the lemon zest.
- Serve with additional lemon wedges and Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy.