Garlic Lemon Green Beans

4 T. butter

1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise

1 pound green beans, cleaned

1 t. lemon zest

1/4 t. sea salt

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and the garlic together over very low heat.
2. Cook for 2 minutes, being careful to avoid browning the butter.
3. Remove the pan from the heat, and allow the garlic to sit in the butter for an additional 5 minutes.  For a more intense garlic flavor, press one of the garlic halves in to the butter.
4. Boil or steam beans until tender crisp.
5. Remove the garlic 1/2 clove from the butter and discard.
6. Toss the beans with the garlic-infused butter, lemon zest and sea salt.  Serve hot.