Snow Peas With Toasted Almonds

From Bon Appétit (April 2009).

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter or 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 lb snow peas, trimmed
• 2  teaspoons  minced shallots
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 minutes.
2. Add snow peas and shallot; sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat; add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and serve.