Garlic-Hot Pepper Almonds
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 T olive oil
2 T butter
1 T minced garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 C whole blanched almonds
Coarse saltRecipe
In a large skillet over moderate heat, heat the oil and butter. When butter foams, add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add pepper flakes and stir an additional 15 seconds. Add almonds and stir continuously until nuts are well coated and lightly toasted. Add salt to taste. Drain nuts on paper towels to cool. serve at room temperature.
Note To blanch almonds, drop shelled nuts into boiling water for 1 minute, rinse in cold water, drain. Pinch nuts to slip skins off. Dry in oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or at room temperature for 2 days.
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