GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOM-MADEIRA SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add all mushrooms and thyme; saute 5 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons shallots; saute until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add Madeira and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
• Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Set sauce aside.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Transfer to bowl of ice water; cool.
• Drain. (Sauce and beans can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill.).
• Pour enough oil into large deep saucepan to reach depth of 4 inches.
• Heat oil to 350°F
• Place 1/4 of leeks in small metal strainer.
• Lower strainer into oil; fry until golden, 40 seconds.
• Lift strainer from oil.
• Drain leeks on paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining leeks in 3 more batches.
• Season leeks with salt.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add beans and remaining 1 tablespoon shallots; toss to heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place beans on platter.
• Bring sauce to simmer.
• Spoon sauce over beans.
• Sprinkle with fried leeks.