*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Spicy Almonds

Recipe By     : Too Hot Tamales Show #TH6297, Oct 28, 1996
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Condiments

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  c             Sliced almonds
   1      ts            Canola oil
   1 1/2  ts            Soy sauce
   1                    Lime -- juice of
     1/2  ts            Cayenne pepper
     1/4  ts            Black pepper -- freshly ground
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced
   2                    Scallions -- sliced into thin
                        - rings, white and light green parts
                        - kept separate from dark greens
   4                    Lime wedges -- for garnish

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium flame. Add almonds and cook
for 2 minutes, tossing frequently, until light brown and smelling
toasty. Reduce heat to low. Drizzle oil over nuts and toss well.
Sprinkle soy and lime juice over and toss well. Sprinkle cayenne,
black pepper, garlic, and scallion white/light greens over and toss
very well. Continue to cook, stirring and tossing frequently, for
5 minutes or until nuts are dry and scallion and garlic are soft. Add
scallion greens, toss again, and serve over poached bass or snapper
with a wedge of lime.

Yield: 4 Servings


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