Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 

1 1/2 cups almonds 

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 

1 teaspoon minced garlic 

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 

Thinly sliced peel of 1/2 lemon 

Preparation

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, and lemon peel. Cook, stirring, 15 seconds. Add almonds and salt. Cook, stirring, until glossy and fragrant, about 4 minutes; let them cool to room temperature.