Sauteed Bananas With Cardamom Praline Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A North African inspired twist on Bananas Foster. The addition of cardamom and lime juice makes this special. 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.
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