SAUTEED BANANAS WITH CARDAMOM PRALINE SAUCE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Sauteed Bananas with Cardamom Praline Sauce image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Sauté     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Banana     Spice     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
4 bananas, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté half of bananas, cut sides down first, turning over once, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spatula to 2 dessert bowls. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and sauté remaining bananas in same manner, transferring to 2 more bowls.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderate heat, then add brown sugar, cream, cardamom, and a pinch of salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • Spoon sauce over bananas and ice cream.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #low-protein     #desserts     #fruit     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-in-something     #tropical-fruit     #bananas