Green Beans With Glazed Shallots In Lemon Dill Butter Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH GLAZED SHALLOTS IN LEMON-DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 to 2 inches water to boiling. Add beans; boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until shallots are glazed and brown. Stir in lemon juice, dill weed and salt.
• Add shallot mixture to green beans; toss to coat.

BUTTERED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small skillet over medium. When oil shimmers (320 degrees), carefullyadd 1/3 cup shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until just golden and bubbles stop forming rapidly around shallots, 2 to 3 minutes. (They will darken and crisp as they cool; do not let darken in oil, or they will taste bitter.) Transfer to paper towels, season with salt, and let stand until cool and crisp. Continue frying remaining shallots in batches.
• Combine beans, butter, and 1/2 cup water in a large straight-sided skillet; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then cook, tossing frequently, until water evaporates, butter begins to brown, and beans are vibrant green and crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (If water evaporates too quickly, add more, a few tablespoons at a time.)
• Transfer beans to a serving platter and squeeze lemon over top. Serve, with shallots alongside, or top with shallots just before serving.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS & DILL

Steps:

• Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to set the color.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Transfer to a plastic storage bag& chill.
• (Beans may be prepared 1 day in advance.) In a large skillet set over moderate heat, cook the shallots in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
• Add the green beans and salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
• Add the dill, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
• Toss to coat, and transfer to a serving dish.

GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add shallots and saute' 4 minutes (or until golden); stir in vinegar and cook 1 1/2 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in thyme, rind, salt, and pepper (I added more butter at this point).
• Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• Combine beans and shallot mixture in a large bowl and toss well to coat.

LEMON DILL GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, whisk dill, shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the green beans and toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.