Green Beans with Caramelized Shallot Butter
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant Green Beans with Caramelized Shallot Butter, a perfect harmony of earthy green beans and rich, golden shallots. Blanched to tender-crisp perfection, the green beans retain their fresh, bright color and satisfying crunch, while the caramelized shallot butter infuses them with deep, nutty sweetness. A hint of lemon zest adds a refreshing burst of citrus, tying all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe combines simple techniques like blanching and caramelizing to create a side dish that feels gourmet yet approachable. Perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals, this dish pairs seamlessly with roasted meats, grilled seafood, or hearty vegetarian mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 500 milliliters water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Peel and thinly slice the shallots.
Bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add a generous pinch of salt and drop in the green beans. Blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced shallots.
Cook the shallots, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized. Reduce the heat if they begin to brown too quickly.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Season the shallot butter with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing them gently in the caramelized shallot butter to coat them evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through.
Sprinkle the dish with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest for a bright, zesty finish.
Serve immediately as a side dish to complement your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1785 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1278 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
