Seared Brussels Sprouts And Bacon

Name: Seared Brussels Sprouts And Bacon
Ingredients: 2 pound brussels sprouts, halved; 2 ounce bacon, cooked and diced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoon olive oil; kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Bobby Benjamin|Feb. 11, 2013 2:38 pm EST

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Most people think of roasting their Brussels sprouts, but this recipe has you pan-sear them so that their skin is even and crisp. The final addition of bacon and butter adds a salty bite and silky texture to the crispy sprouts.

Servings

4

Ingredients

2 pound brussels sprouts, halved
2 ounce bacon, cooked and diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan and warm it over medium-high heat. When the skillet is just short of smoking, place the Brussels sprouts, cut side down, into the oil. Turn the heat to medium, and sear on 1 side until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Turn the Brussels sprouts over and add the pre-cooked and diced bacon into the sauté pan. Cook until nicely browned and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and place mixture into a serving bowl. Add the butter, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss until the butter is melted and serve.