French Green Beans With Orange-Shallot Butter

Ingredients

• 16 ounce green beans frozen french-style
• 2 teaspoons orange rind grated
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup shallots minced
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted softened

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Place a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
2. Add shallot; cook until tender, stirring often. Stir in orange rind and, if desired, sherry; remove from heat.
3. Spread mixture in a single layer to cool.
4. Combine shallot mixture, butter, salt, and pepper; cover and chill.
5. Cook green beans according to package directions; drain.
6. Place beans in a serving dish; spoon butter mixture over beans. Toss beans gently before serving.