Lemony Creamed Brussels Sprouts Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• If using fresh brussels sprouts, trim and cut an "X" in the core end of each. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and sprouts to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice and celery salt until smooth; heat through (do not boil). , Drain brussels sprouts and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with lemon sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and almonds.

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.

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.

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush liberally with about 1/2 the maple syrup, then halve crosswise. Wrap each Brussels sprout half with 1 strip of bacon, syrup-side out, so the seam is on the flat side. Place the sprouts seam-side down on the parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them. Brush them with a bit more syrup, and grind a little black pepper on top. Roast, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, most of the lemon zest and all the lemon juice in a small serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top. Put about 1/2 cup maple syrup in a second small serving dish, and stir in as much black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes as you like.
• Transfer the sprouts to a platter, and serve with the lemon mayonnaise and peppered maple syrup, for dipping.

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.

LEMONY CREAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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 3 minutes.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Combine the cooked sprouts with the sauce, correct the seasoning and serve.