**Seared Brussels Sprouts: A Flavorful and Versatile Side Dish**
Seared Brussels sprouts are a delightful and nutritious side dish that can complement a variety of main courses. These bite-sized vegetables offer a unique combination of flavors and textures, with a slightly bitter taste balanced by a sweet caramelized exterior. When seared properly, Brussels sprouts develop a crispy outer layer while maintaining a tender and juicy interior. This versatile dish can be seasoned with various herbs and spices to suit different taste preferences.
This article presents a collection of seared Brussels sprouts recipes that showcase the diverse ways to prepare this delectable vegetable. From classic recipes with butter and garlic to more adventurous options featuring bacon, balsamic glaze, or even maple syrup, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight side dish or an impressive dish to serve at a special occasion, these recipes provide a range of options to choose from.
SEARED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
For delicious brussels sprouts, cook them in very hot oil. The cut side will sear, as will some of the leaves, resulting in a toasty, charred flavor that is irresistible, especially to children. Don't use an expensive olive oil for this dish. It should not have a strong flavor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim the ends off the brussels sprouts, and cut in half lengthwise through the stem end.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. When the skillet is just short of smoking, place the brussels sprouts cut side down in the oil. Turn the heat to medium, and sear on one side until nicely browned, about three minutes. Turn the brussels sprouts over and cook on the other side until nicely browned and tender, three to five minutes. Some of the leaves can be charred dark brown or black. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 195 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SEARED AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH RED PEPPER AND MINT GREMOLATA
Searing brussels sprouts in a hot cast iron pan was a revelation to me when I first began preparing them this way a few years ago. In this version, adapted from Momofuku's recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette, as featured in Food52's upcoming book "Genius Recipes," I achieve the sear on the cut surface of the sprouts in the pan, finish them in a hot oven, then return them to the frying pan, where in the meantime I have cooked a sweet red pepper. The combo is
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, vegetables, side dish
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim brussels sprouts at the base, remove unattached leaves and set them aside. Cut in half and place in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet (cast iron is ideal). Add as many brussels sprout halves as will fit in a single layer, cut side down, and sear until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, cut side down, and repeat with remaining sprouts if you could not fit them all in during the first round. Place baking sheet in oven and roast until sprouts are tender, another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in pan over medium heat and add red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add roasted brussels sprouts to pan, stir together and add lemon zest, mint and freshly ground pepper. Heat through, taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from heat and serve.
- Optional garnish: After removing roasted brussels sprouts from oven turn heat down to 350 degrees and move rack to highest setting. Toss loose leaves you set aside with a little olive oil and salt and spread on baking sheet in a single layer. Roast on top shelf of oven for 15 minutes. Move to middle rack and roast another 2 to 3 minutes, until brown and crisp. Serve as garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 338 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SAVORY THAI NOODLES WITH SEARED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Isa Chandra Moskowitz runs a vegan restaurant in Omaha, Neb., so she knows how to make plant-based food that meat-eaters will also like. This one-pot noodle dish, loosely based on pad Thai, has lively textures (like shredded brussels sprouts and chewy rice noodles) and super-satisfying flavors.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, quick, weeknight, noodles, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the sauce: In a blender or bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until smooth. It should be thick but pourable like barbecue sauce; add water as needed to thin it out.
- Cook noodles for stir-frying according to the package directions; they should be slightly underdone. After draining, rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking. Toss noodles in 1 teaspoon coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Cut scallions: Thinly slice the white parts, and cut the pale and dark green parts into 1-inch lengths.
- Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil and sprinkle in salt. Add brussels sprouts and sear, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan over high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Add scallions and cook, stirring often, just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, stir, then pour in about half the sauce and stir until bubbling.
- Add noodles and cook, tossing in the sauce until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining sauce, cooked brussels sprouts, cilantro and bean sprouts, if using; toss to coat and heat through.
- Divide among plates. Garnish with peanuts, chile and lime wedges (if using) and serve immediately.
PAN-SEARED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
A quick and tasty Brussels sprouts side dish. These are meant to be pan-seared over a high heat to develop golden brown bites of deliciousness.
Provided by Chef V
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice each Brussels sprout into 5 or 6 slices.
- Mix Dijon mustard and honey together in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and cook for 1 minute. Pour in Dijon-honey mixture; cook and stir continuously until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add almonds and cherries in the last minute of cooking. Season with sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 167.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON
Categories Pork Shellfish Vegetable Sauté Quick & Easy Bacon Scallop Fall Brussels Sprout Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blanch Brussels sprouts in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water , uncovered, 3 minutes, then drain.
- Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning over occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and reserve bacon fat in another small bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup broth and 1/4 cup water to skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits. Add butter, salt, sugar, a pinch of pepper, and Brussels sprouts and simmer, covered, 4 minutes. Remove lid and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is evaporated and Brussels sprouts are tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Stir in bacon and remove from heat.
- While Brussels sprouts are browning, pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil with 2 teaspoons bacon fat in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear scallops, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a platter as cooked and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
- Pour off and discard any fat from skillet used to cook scallops. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth and simmer, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, 1 minute. Stir cornstarch into remaining 2 teaspoons water in a cup, then stir into sauce along with any scallop juices accumulated on platter. Simmer, stirring, 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve Brussels sprouts topped with scallops and sauce.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PANCETTA AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pancetta and cook, stirring, until most of the fat is rendered and it begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add shallots and brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until browned, about six minutes. Stir in vinegar, scraping up any brown bits, then transfer to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel. 2 Pat the scallops dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add butter. Heat until foaming subsisdes, then add the scallops and allow to cook without moving until golden brown on first side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, return the brussels sprouts mixture to warm through and continue cooking until scallops are barely cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose firm and vibrant Brussels sprouts: Look for sprouts that are deep green in color and have tightly packed leaves.
- Trim the sprouts: Cut off the brown or wilted outer leaves and the tough stem end.
- Halve the sprouts: Cut the Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the sprouts: Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Sear the sprouts: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add other ingredients: Once the Brussels sprouts are seared, you can add other ingredients to the skillet, such as bacon, nuts, or dried fruit. Cook until the ingredients are heated through.
- Serve immediately: Seared Brussels sprouts are best served hot. You can garnish them with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Seared Brussels sprouts are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their slightly charred exterior and tender-crisp interior, seared Brussels sprouts are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook Brussels sprouts, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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