Tarragon Green Beans

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon, plus sprigs for garnish
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Melt the butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the beans, and gently toss to coat with the shallot mixture.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
5. Add the wine.
6. Raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring often, 12 minutes.
7. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until the beans are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.
8. Stir in the tarragon, and season with salt and pepper.
9. Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

unsalted butter, shallot, green beans, white wine, fresh tarragon, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tarragon-green-beans-392745 (may not work)