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                             Spicy Almonds

Recipe By     : TOO HOT TAMALES SHOW #TH6297
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    :
 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2  Cups          sliced almonds
  1      Teaspoon      canola oil
  1 1/2  Teaspoons     soy sauce
                       Juice of one lime
    1/2  Teaspoon      cayenne pepper
    1/4  Teaspoon      black pepper -- freshly ground
  3                    garlic cloves -- minced
  2                    scallions -- sliced into thin
                       rings, white and light green parts kept
                       separate from dark greens
  4      Wedges        lime 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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