Sauteed Bananas With Cardamom Praline Sauce

A North African inspired twist on Bananas Foster. The addition of cardamom and lime juice makes this special.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 4  bananas, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
• 1⁄4 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1  pinch ground cardamom
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 2  tablespoons pecans, chopped, toasted
•  vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, sauté bananas, cut sides down first, turning over once, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total.
2. Transfer evenly with a slotted spatula to 4 dessert bowls.
3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderate heat, add brown sugar, cream, and cardamom. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and toasted pecans.
5. Scoop ice cream into dessert bowls on top of bananas, spoon the sauce over the top of ice cream.