makes 1 serving
1 cup fresh string beans
kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic pepper
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and blanch in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain the water.
2. While blanching the beans, melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped shallots and saute until softened, about three minutes. Stir in fresh lemon juice and garlic pepper. Continue to cook for an additional minute or so, then reduce heat to low.
3. Add the cooked string beans to the butter sauce and stir until the beans are all evenly coated. 4. Serve immediately.