Adapted from Bon Appétit and Maria Helm Sinskey
~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen
Makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2-3/4 pound snow peas, trimmed
2-3 teaspoons minced shallot (or onion)
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots or onions and saute until translucent and tender. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablepoon of butter ot the skillet and add the almonds. Cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 1-1/2 minutes. Remove the almonds to the same dish as the shallots. Add the snow peas to the skillet and sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and return the almonds and shallots to the skillet. Add the lemon juice, season to taste with salt and pepper and toss. Serve immediately.