Spanish Fried Marcona Almonds

Submitted by Pesto lover

"These are great with drinks or as a snack. So easy to make. I got the recipe from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Mediterranean Cooking."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 1 cup whole blanched marcona almonds
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes, stirring once or twice until just beginning to color.
3. Transfer to a plate and let cool 10 minute.
4. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
5. Heat the olive oil over medium heat and fry the almonds for 2-3 minute.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel covered plate to drain and cool.
7. Put the nuts in a bowl and add the thyme leaves and salt. Toss,.
8. They keep up to 3 days if covered.