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blistered green beans with scallion oil

Blistered Green Beans with Scallion Oil

Crispy, tender green beans pan-fried until beautifully blistered, tossed in a fragrant, savory scallion-infused oil. A quick, vibrant side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blistered Green Beans
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Such as avocado or canola
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Scallion Oil
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil Such as canola or vegetable
  • 4 large Scallions (Green Onions) White and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Scallion Oil: In a small saucepan, pour the 1/2 cup of neutral oil. Add the sliced scallions and garlic. Heat over medium-low heat, allowing the scallions and garlic to slowly infuse the oil. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Do not let them brown or burn, just soften and turn pale golden.
  2. Once the scallions are softened, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Set aside to steep while you cook the beans.
  3. Blister the Green Beans: Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add the trimmed green beans to the hot skillet in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Let the beans cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are significantly charred and blistered. Toss them lightly and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Season the beans immediately with kosher salt and black pepper while they are still hot in the skillet.
  6. To serve, transfer the blistered green beans to a serving platter. Strain the flavorful scallion oil (discarding the solids, or reserving them for garnish if preferred) and drizzle generously over the hot beans. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the scallion oil infusion process. Ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the beans to achieve the best blistering effect.