Recipe by @daywithmei
This Sardines & Green Beans Amandine elevates Wild Planet's sustainable sardines with a classic French technique that transforms simple ingredients into something elegant. The combination of toasted almonds, brown butter, and bright lemon creates a sauce that complements the rich sardines beautifully, while perfectly blanched green beans provide crisp-tender contrast.
Recipe by @daywithmei
This Sardines & Green Beans Amandine elevates Wild Planet's sustainable sardines with a classic French technique that transforms simple ingredients into something elegant. The combination of toasted almonds, brown butter, and bright lemon creates a sauce that complements the rich sardines beautifully, while perfectly blanched green beans provide crisp-tender contrast.
12oz Green Beans, trimmed
1 (4.4oz) can Wild Planet Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
⅓ cup Slivered Almonds
1 Shallot, minced
½ Lemon, juiced
Kosher Salt
Ice for ice bath
Bring large pot of heavily salted water to boil
Prepare ice bath in large bowl with equal parts ice and water
Add green beans to boiling water
Cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp
Transfer green beans to ice bath to halt cooking
Drain and pat dry with paper towels
Place on plate and set aside
In a cold skillet, add almonds
Toast over medium heat until golden brown
Transfer to plate and set aside
Return skillet to medium heat
Add butter and minced shallots
Cook until shallots are translucent
Drain sardine oil into pan
Reduce heat to low
Add lemon juice and 1 Tbsp water
Shake pan quickly to emulsify sauce
Add toasted almonds, green beans, and sardines to pan
Toss gently to coat with sauce
Taste and season with additional kosher salt if needed
Cook until green beans are piping hot
Transfer to serving plate
Serve immediately
