Shelly's Recipe

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC, TARRAGON AND PARMESAN CURLS

Category: Beans

Salt
2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
freshly ground black pepper
3 oz. piece Parmesan or grana padano cheese, cut into shavings with a vegetable peeler

Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Bring a large pot three-fourths full of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Drain the beans, transfer immediately to the ice water and let cool for 1 minute. Drain again and pat dry.

In a large fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook stirring, just until pale gold, 2-3 minutes.

Add the beans and tarragon and toss to coat with the garlic butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally until beans are heated trough, 3-4 minutes.

Top with Parmesan shavings just before serving. Serve hot.

Serves 10-12