Lemonycreamedbrusselssprouts Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Combine the heavy cream, salt and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until cream has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3-4 minutes. Add sprouts and lemon zest and heat through, about 2 minutes. Taste and add salt or pepper as nedded.
• You may prepare the whole recipe ahead of time and simply heat before serving. You can also use for other vegetables such as peas, asparagus, beans. Try orange zest instead, and/or add a teaspoons of poppy or caraway seeds. Enjoy.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• In a skillet, combine sprouts and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has evaporated and sprouts are crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes (add 1/4 cup more water if skillet becomes dry before sprouts are done).
• Increase heat to medium-high; add oil to skillet. Continue to cook, uncovered, without stirring, until sprouts are golden brown on underside, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

LEMONY CREAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CELERY

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan cook the celery in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Stir in the celery seeds and the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring, until it is smooth and thickened. Stir in the zest, the lemon juice, and the Brussels sprouts and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are heated through. Transfer the creamed Brussels sprouts to a heated serving dish.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain the bacon and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
• Add the shallots and the Brussels sprouts and cook over medium heat until the shallots are soft and the sprouts have begun to turn golden (about 10 minutes).
• Add the wine, salt, and pepper. Stir well, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Add the chicken stock and stir.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until the sprouts are tender and the liquid is syrupy and reduced to half (about 20 minutes).
• Transfer to an 8 x 10 inch casserole.
• Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and add it to the Brussels sprouts.
• Add the cream and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake about 20 minutes, until the liquid is bubbling, the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

LEMON BUTTER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cut Brussels sprouts in half.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add Brussels sprouts and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until sprouts begin to brown.
• Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
• Stir in Broth, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer, covered 8-10 minutes or until sprouts are tender.
• Stir in butter and lemon peel until butter is melted.
• If desired sprinkle with parsley.

CREAM-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the cream, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the sprouts are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 35 minutes. The cream will have reduced in volume, and will have taken on a creamy beige color. Remove the lid, and stir in the lemon juice. Allow the sprouts to simmer a few minutes more until the cream thickens and coats the sprouts. Season to taste with additional salt and lemon juice before serving.