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Sauteed Bananas - Cardamom Praline Sauce




Source of Recipe


Gourmet Magazine


List of Ingredients




1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 bananas, halved lengthwise,then crosswise
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice


Recipe



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.