Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts || Ocean Recipes

Yummy and crispy best olive oil Fried Brussels Sprouts with common caramelized onions and garlic are considered the most popular sprouts. Moreover, you can finish it with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese along with toasted pine nuts. However, these fried Brussel sprouts with garlic are best served immediately. They are also considered one of the best and perfect side dishes next to anything, especially hearty roasts just like spatchcock chicken or even the best slow-cooker leg of lamb. Fried Brussel sprouts with honey are the most popular Brussels sprouts and these are delicious. Ocean recipes have quite simple and easy Brussels sprouts recipes for you. 

Tips for Best Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts:

• To make crispy fried Brussel sprouts just cut Brussel sprouts in halves or quarters. Moreover, one of the best parts about fried brussels sprouts is those charred, crispy edges. Cutting them in equal halves depending on their exact size will make a more flat surface area for more charred goodness.
• You must use high enough heat and keep in mind do not crowd the pan. And then simply arrange the Brussels sprout flat-side down first.
• The main point is that you do not need to disturb the brussels sprouts while frying. Don’t be stirring, flipping, or turning the side over too often or too fast. You can also cook its flat-side down for almost five minutes, and once they char and crisp up nicely on the one side, then you can turn them over.

Ingredients:

• One pound of Brussels sprouts fully trimmed
• Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Half teaspoon of kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
• One tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• Two tablespoons raw pine nuts or chopped raw walnuts, 
• Fully chopped fresh herbs like parsley cilantro 
• A handful of the best Parmesan feta, or goat cheese that is optional

The cooking method of deep-fried Brussel sprouts balsamic:

Step #1:

Firstly, you need to heat a large cast-iron or similar sturdy bottomed skillet over medium-high for almost four minutes. After that, add the oil to it. When your oil becomes hot and it starts smoking, then just swirl to cost the pan, and then add your halved Brussels sprouts in it.

Step #2

Now, shake your skillet a little and prod them so that as many as possible are cut-side down with ease. After that all, let it sit fully undisturbed for about five to eight minutes until they develop a dark, caramelized sear.

Step #3

In the third step, you have to add salt and pepper. With the help of a wooden spoon, stir your Brussels sprouts. After that, you need to continue cooking them, along with stirring after few minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are fully browned all over and just turning tenders the inside, about six additional minutes.

Step #4

After that, you have to remove the pan from the heat. Then, stir in the vinegar, then the pine nuts or almonds in it. Lastly, you must let the residual heat of your skillet toast the nuts, and stir them constantly so that they toast evenly on all of its sides and do not burn them. When your nuts are toasted, then you have to transfer the sprouts to a serving plate and then just sprinkle them with fresh herbs. Enjoy your sauteed Brussel sprouts with garlic hot.