Sauteed Bananas with Cardamom Praline Sauce
May 20, 2006 at 8:49 pm Leave a comment
Sauteed Bananas With Cardamom Praline Sauce
ingredients
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
4 bananas, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of ground cardamom
Pinch of ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream
preperation
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté half of bananas, cut sides down first, turning over once, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spatula to 2 dessert bowls. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and sauté remaining bananas in same manner, transferring to 2 more bowls.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderate heat, then add brown sugar, cream, cardamom, a pinch of nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
Spoon sauce over bananas and ice cream.
Makes 4 servings
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