String Beans with Shallots or LemonServe this a lot with fish

Preparation : Snap the ends off the string beans. Wash and drain. Steam or blanch the beans in boiling water until they are tender or slightly crunchy. Rinse under cool water and drain. Make sure to dry out the same pan that you used to cook the string beans and then melt the butter. Add the shallots and saute them for 1 minute over medium heat. Toss in the string beans and cook for an additional minute to coat them with the butter and shallots. Salt to taste. Serve immediately.