Haricots Verts With Shallots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large shallot, minced
kosher salt
8 ounces French haricots vert
6 -8 basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Put the butter in a small saute pan set over low heat.
Add the garlic and shallots.
Saute for 2-3 min, until just softened.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a boil.
Add a Tbs of kosher salt.
Drop in the beans.
Cook until they are tender but not mushy, from 60 seconds for the tiniest green beans to as long as 5 min for the larger ones.
Taste frequently during cooking so that they are not overcooked.
Drain and transfer to a serving dish.
Add the shallot butter and sliced basil.
Toss gently.
Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve.