Almond Brown Butter

Name: Almond Brown Butter
Yield: Makes 1/2 Cup
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

August 20, 2004

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1/2 Cup

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1
In a small saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat and continue to heat until golden brown with a nutlike fragrance. (Bottom of pan will be covered with brown specks.) Pour butter through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a bowl and discard solids. In a small skillet heat brown butter, almonds, and lemon juice until heated through.
Step 2
Serve sauce over fish, chicken, rice, or vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, or green beans.

TagsCondiment Spreads Sauce Almond Nut Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy Quick Meal Prep 5 Ingredients or Fewer Saute Gourmet

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