Brussels sprouts, with butter sauce, Americano

This is my own preference for Brussels sprouts. Try it. I think it's great.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 20  Brussels sprouts
• 6  tablespoons sweet butter (3/4 stick)
• 1  clove  fresh pressed garlic
• 1  teaspoon  grated parmesan cheese (No Kraft junk)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon  finely minced  white onion (if you have a bit handy)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano

Directions

1. Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling water, with some salt, and a bit of fresh garlic, for 2 minutes.
2. Remove, and steam them for 10 minutes.
3. If you don't have a steamer, boil them for 7-10 minutes .
4. Meantime, in a saucepan, on simmer, melt the butter, with garlic, parmesan cheese, paprika, bayleaf, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion, and oregano. If you wish, melt and clarify the butter, before adding the other ingredients.
5. Stir, occasionally.
6. Remove, and drain the brussel sprouts.
7. Place in a bowl, or a service plate, and add the butter sauce, and toss.
8. Season with salt, and pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
9. Serve.
10. Deadly.
11. Enjoy.