Easy Sautéed Fresh Green Beans With Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe featuring fresh green beans sautéed to tender perfection with crispy prosciutto and caramelized shallots, creating a delightful side dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crisp prosciutto: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. When the froth begins to subside, add the chopped prosciutto and thinly sliced shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the prosciutto turns crispy and the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Remove the prosciutto and shallots from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté beans: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet and let it melt over medium heat. Add the trimmed green beans and sauté them, stirring frequently, until they become tender and develop a slight golden-brown color, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
- Combine and season: Return the crispy prosciutto and softened shallots to the skillet with the green beans. Toss everything together to combine evenly. Season the dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute unsalted butter and adjust salt accordingly.
- For a lower fat version, reduce butter to 2 tablespoons.
- Shallots can be replaced with finely chopped onions if unavailable.
- Serve as a side dish to roasted meats or grilled fish for a complete meal.
Keywords: green beans, sautéed green beans, crispy prosciutto, easy side dish, Italian side, buttered green beans, shallots
