Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 1/2 Cup

　　5 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1/3 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted

　　1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

In a small saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat and continue to heat until golden brown with a nutlike fragrance. (Bottom of pan will be covered with brown specks.) Pour butter through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a bowl and discard solids. In a small skillet heat brown butter, almonds, and lemon juice until heated through.

　　

Step 2

Serve sauce over fish, chicken, rice, or vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, or green beans.