Blackened Brussel Sprouts

By GadgetGirl

These brussels sprouts are out of this world. The key is using a stainless steal pan and heating it up so it’s piping hot when you lay the brussels in. The recipe below is more of a guide line. The recipe is forgiving and it’s easily adaptable to suit your taste. Play around until you get it right. The squeeze of lemon at the end makes takes ‘em over the top. Don’t leave it out.

Ingredients

• olive oil
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• garlic powder
• brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and cut in half
• fresh lemon, optional

Details

Adapted from mamacooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a stainless pan, heat a tablespoon or so of olive oil over medium-high heat.
With a heavy hand, sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder into pan.
When pan is nice and hot (1-2 minutes), place brussels sprouts cut side down. If the brussels sizzle, that's a good sign!
Place tight fitting lid on pan and turn heat to medium low.
Set time for 8 minutes and don't lift pan lid or disturb the pan.
When timer goes off, remove pan from heat and sprinkle brussels with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.