Stir Fried Brussels Sprouts With Shallots And Sherry Recipes

STIR-FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SHALLOTS AND SHERRY

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the brussels sprouts and remove and discard any discolored outer leaves. Shave a scant 1/4-inch-thick slice off one side of each sprout and put cut side down. Cut scant 1/4-inch-thick slices to make about 6 cups. Transfer the brussels sprouts to the colander of a salad spinner and rinse under cold water. Put the colander into the salad spinner and spin to remove excess water. Combine the sherry and soy sauce in a cup. Combine the salt and pepper in a small dish.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry no more than 10 seconds, until the aromatics are fragrant. Add the brussels sprouts, sprinkle with the salt mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute, just until the brussels sprouts are bright green. Swirl the sherry mixture into the wok, cover and cook 1 minute, until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Uncover and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender and the liquid has just evaporated. Sprinkle with the pine nuts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN A SHERRY BACON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in enough water to cover the Brussels sprouts in a bowl, and soak the sprouts in the salty water for 1 hour. Drain off the water, and toss the sprouts in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to coat thoroughly.
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown at the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the shallot and mushrooms, then cook until the shallots turn translucent, about 5 more minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic, and cook 1 minute, then stir in the sherry and cream until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until reduced by half. The thickened sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
• While the sauce is cooking, lay the Brussels sprouts, cut sides down, onto a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until the sprouts are browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer the browned sprouts to the sauce, toss to coat, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

STIR-FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SHALLOTS, HAZELNUTS, AND SHERRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch to blend. Set aside.
• In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2T vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and 1/4 t salt, toss to coat, spread into a single layer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and browned at the edges, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, scoop the shallots onto paper towels to drain, leaving as much oil as possible in the skillet.
• Return the skillet to high heat and heat until the oil is shimmering. Add half the Brussels sprouts and 1/4 t salt, toss to coat, spread into a single layer (with as may cut sides down as possible), and cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Toss and continue to cook for 3 minutes longer. Scrape into a bowl and set aside. Return the skillet to high heat, add 1 1/2 t oil, and seat until shimmering; repeat to cook the remaining Brussels sprouts.
• Adjust the heat to medium, clear the center of the pan, add the remixing 1 1/2 t oil, and heat for a moment. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and masking it, until fragrant, about 40 seconds. Return the first batch of Brussels sprouts to the skillet and stir to combine. Whisk the soy sauce mixture to recombine, add it to the skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 45 seconds.
• Add the shallots, hazelnuts, 1/4 t sale, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring constantly, until all the vegetables are glazed with sauce, about 40 seconds. Serve at once.

SUPERB STIR FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat your wok over high heat until very hot, add the olive oil and swirl around once.
• Now add the garlic and stir fry for a few seconds to scent the oil.
• Immediately tip in the sprouts (before the garlic has a chance to burn) and stir fry constantly for about 4 minutes until the sprouts are cooked-you are aiming for tenderness with a residual crunch.
• Stir in the sun dried tomato strips, the lemon zest and lemon juice to taste; then stir fry for a final 30 seconds or so.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

STIR-FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over high for a few minutes. Drops of water should skitter across the surface then evaporate quickly. Set the pan lid and 1/2 cup water next to the stove. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan (3 to 4 tablespoons), then add garlic and sizzle until fragrant and wisps of smoke rise from the oil, about 15 seconds. Add brussels sprouts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir to coat with oil. Spread in an even layer, carefully add water and immediately cover.
• Cook without stirring until the water has almost completely evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes. After silent simmering, there will be loud popping sounds that quiet to a crackle.
• Uncover, sprinkle with sugar and soy sauce, and stir for 1 minute. Sprinkle with red-pepper flakes and serve.