Garlic Butter Green Beans
Fresh green beans are blanched until bright and crisp-tender, then quickly tossed with butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a hot skillet.
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the blanching water
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the tough stem ends from the green beans.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- Boil the beans for 3 to 4 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Drain and immediately place them in the ice water. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes, drain, and pat completely dry.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the beans, salt, and pepper. Toss and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until hot and glossy. Adjust the seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Very thin green beans may need only 2 minutes of blanching.
- Dry the beans thoroughly before adding them to the butter.
- Blanch and refrigerate the beans up to one day ahead; finish them in the skillet before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
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