Brussels Sprouts With Garlic and Cheese

Name: Brussels Sprouts With Garlic and Cheese
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh brussels sprouts; Salt to taste; 4 to 8 tablespoons butter, as desired; 2 or 3 crushed garlic cloves (or to taste); Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

By Robert Farrar Capon

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(38)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

4cups fresh brussels sprouts
Salt to taste
4 to 8tablespoons butter, as desired
2 or 3crushed garlic cloves (or to taste)
Juice of ½ lemon, or to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Cook the brussels sprouts, uncovered, in water salted to taste until they are just tender, not soft. Drain, shock under cold water, drain again and set aside until needed.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a deep pot over low heat and saute the garlic briefly until soft but not browned. Stir in the lemon juice and set the mixture aside till needed.
Step 3
At the last minute, heat the butter-garlic-lemon mixture, add the brussels sprouts and toss gently until heated through. Add the grated cheese, toss lightly once again and serve