String Beans With Brown Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Bring large saucepan of water to a boil on high heat.
2. 2
   Add the salt and green beans.
3. 3
   Cook until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. 4
   (See steaming instructions in Step 4).
5. 5
   Meanwhile, melt butter on medium heat in large skillet.
6. 6
   Cook until butter begins to brown lightly, about 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in lemon juice.
8. 8
   Drain beans; add to skillet, tossing to coat with butter mixture.
9. 9
   Heat through.
10. 10
    Season with additional salt and fresh ground black pepper.
11. 11
    To Steam: Fill a large pot with 2-inches of water and place a steamer inside.
12. 12
    Bring water to a boil.
13. 13
    Add string beans and cover for 5 minutes, or until beans are cooked throughout but still crisp to the bite.
14. 14
    Continue with Step 2.