Cream-braised Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• melt the butter in skillet over medium-high heat. add the brussels sprouts and salt. cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
• pour in the cream, and bring to a simmer. reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the sprouts are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 35 minutes. the cream will have reduced in volume, and will have taken on a creamy beige color. remove the lid, and stir in the lemon juice. allow the sprouts to simmer a few minutes more until the cream thickens and coats the sprouts. season to taste with additional salt and lemon juice before serving.