Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) water
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Trim the stem ends of the green beans, wash them, and pat them completely dry.
  2. Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the green beans in a single layer and sauté for 2–3 minutes without moving them frequently until mahogany-colored charred spots develop.
  3. Pour in 2 tbsp (30ml) of water and immediately cover the pan with a lid for 60–90 seconds to steam the interiors.
  4. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the unsalted butter and minced garlic, tossing constantly for 1 minute until the butter is foamy and the garlic is fragrant.
  5. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then remove from heat immediately.