Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Slow-Fried Shallots

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Photo: Ryan Liebe; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl 
Hands-on Time:
12 Mins
Total Time:
28 Mins
Yield:
Serves 8 (serving size: about 1 cup sprouts and about 1 1/2 tablespoons shallots)
By Maureen Callahan
November 2014
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

This recipe takes richness to a new level with the crunchy fried topping. Slow-frying allows the shallots to brown and crisp evenly without any burned pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shallots, separated into rings
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 142
  • Fat 9.1g
  • Satfat 0.7g
  • Monofat 5.6g
  • Polyfat 2.7g
  • Protein 4g
  • Carbohydrate 14g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 2mg
  • Sodium 211mg
  • Calcium 56mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup oil; heat until oil is shimmering and oil bubbles around a shallot piece that's dropped into it. Add shallots to pan; slow-fry for 10 minutes or until browned and crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove shallots with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle shallots with 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Step 2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat. Add Brussels sprouts; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining 5/8 teaspoon salt; sauté 8 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice; sprinkle with shallots.

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Ratings & Reviews

beingoofy's Review

MeghanRyan
November 27, 2014
What a failure! If the shallots were the only noteworthy dimension to this recipe to make it a stand-out dish, my family would disagree. There wasn't anything special other than what would make Brussels Sprouts haters hate these sprouts further.

MeghanRyan's Review

carolfitz
November 16, 2014
I love this recipe. A fan of brussels sprouts and needing a change from the usual oven roasted and steamed versions, this has a nice balance of texture with the fried shallots. I add a little sherry vinegar (tsp) at the end with the lemon. Tonight we made Sunset's butternut gnocchi and used this as a topping with a little brown butter.

JNBank's Review

JNBank
October 26, 2014
This lacked some flavor. I'd rather slow roast whole Brussels sprouts as I think they have a richer taste. Won't be making this again.

carols's Review

carols
December 21, 2014
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