Sauteed Bananas With Cardamom Praline Sauce

Serves: 4

Dallas Effertz

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

46

Sweetness

57

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

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

2

Transfer with a slotted spatula to 2 dessert bowls

3

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and sauté remaining bananas in same manner, transferring to 2 more bowls

4

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

5

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice

6

Spoon sauce over bananas and ice cream

7

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

8

Transfer with a slotted spatula to 2 dessert bowls

9

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and sauté remaining bananas in same manner, transferring to 2 more bowls

10

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

11

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice

12

Spoon sauce over bananas and ice cream