Marinated Brussels Sprouts With Lemon

Tisme's Note:

Not everyone loves Sprouts, but this family love them. This is a great make ahead recipe, and the longer this recipe is kept refrigerated the better it gets. Cooking time includes refrigeration time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 2 lemons , zested and juiced
• 2 large shallots , peeled and sliced
• ½ cup parsley , chopped fine
• 4 large garlic cloves , minced
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Clean the Brussels sprouts and trim off the bottom 1/4 inch of their core, and remove any loose outer leaves. Cut a small slit in the bottom of each sprout with a small sharp knife.
2. Fill a large bowl with cold water (add some ice if not cold enough) and set it aside. Bring an inch or so, of lightly salted water to boil in a large pot. Add the sprouts and cover. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sprouts are just barely tender. Cut one in half to check. Drain the sprouts and plunge immediately into the bowl of cold water. Leave them there for a few moments then drain again.
3. Cut the sprouts in half and place in a large bowl. Season sprouts to taste with salt and pepper, then toss with the lemon zest, shallots, parsley, and minced garlic.
4. Make the dressing: Whisk (or shake in a jar) the olive oil and lemon juice together vigorously until thick and pale yellow.
5. Pour the dressing over the sprouts and toss.
6. Refrigerate for at least an hour -- but note that these are really a lot better, a day after cooking.

Reviews

[JanuaryBride]

OK, just made these and placed them in the fridge to marinate. I will be back later to give final star rating, but I can tell you these are gonna be FAB! I did sub lemon pepper for the pepper, but otherwise made it as written. Be back tomorrow. . .OK, I'm back. LOVED these. The flavors work together very well. I actually warmed this up and it was good that way too. THANKS!

[Sydney Mike]

I really enjoy this under-rated veggie & when I can find a new way to prepare the sprouts, it's great! The lemon marinade really does a wonderful number on them! We both thank you for a great recipe keeper! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Make My Recipe tag]