A delightful and simple recipe for preparing fresh fava beans, enhanced with butter and garlic for a rich flavor.
Shell the fava beans by removing them from their pods.
Using a knife to score the pod seam can make it easier to open.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and add a generous amount of sea salt.
The water should taste as salty as the sea for proper seasoning.
Prepare a bowl of ice water and set it aside.
This will help stop the cooking process and preserve the beans' bright green color.
Blanch the shelled fava beans in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer them immediately to the ice water.
Blanching helps to loosen the skins for easier peeling.
Peel the outer skin from each fava bean once cooled.
Gently pinch the bean to pop it out of its skin.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Combining butter and olive oil prevents the butter from burning.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
Add the peeled fava beans to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt to taste.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious sautéed buttered fava beans.
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for added flavor.
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