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Caesar Brussels Sprouts

By Ashley Moore

Published on October 19, 2018

Time

1 hour

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Caesar Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

Dressing

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 garlic cloves, minced3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Brussels Sprouts

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper ¼ cup panko bread crumb 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)

Before You Begin

For the best results, be sure to choose Brussels sprouts with small, tight heads. We found that those measuring no more than 1½ inches in diameter were best. The skillet may seem very full at first in step 2, but the Brussels sprouts will shrink as they cook.

Instructions

    for the dressing

  1. Whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic, anchovies, pepper, and salt in large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified; set aside.
  2. for the brussels sprouts

  3. Combine Brussels sprouts, ¼ cup oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Cover skillet, place over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are bright green and have started to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are deeply and evenly browned and paring knife slides in with little to no resistance, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer Brussels sprouts to rimmed baking sheet and let cool for 15 minutes. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  5. Combine panko, ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to small bowl and stir in Parmesan.
  6. Add Brussels sprouts to dressing and gently toss to combine. Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with panko mixture and serve.
Caesar Brussels Sprouts
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Caesar Brussels Sprouts

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Time

1 hour

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

Dressing

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Brussels Sprouts

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
¼ cup panko bread crumb
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)

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Ingredients

Dressing

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Brussels Sprouts

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
¼ cup panko bread crumb
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)

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Ingredients

Dressing

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Brussels Sprouts

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
¼ cup panko bread crumb
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)

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Why This Recipe Works

We were after tender Brussels sprouts coated in a pleasantly pungent Caesar dressing. Slicing the sprouts thin meant the dressing didn't have anything to cling to, and whole or halved sprouts were too cumbersome. We landed on cutting the sprouts into quarters—they maintained their shape during cooking, and the dressing clung to each cut side. For the dressing, we went with a combination of lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and anchovy fillets along with some mayonnaise for a bright and punchy yet creamy Caesar dressing.

Before You Begin

For the best results, be sure to choose Brussels sprouts with small, tight heads. We found that those measuring no more than 1½ inches in diameter were best. The skillet may seem very full at first in step 2, but the Brussels sprouts will shrink as they cook.

Instructions

    for the dressing

  1. Whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic, anchovies, pepper, and salt in large bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified; set aside.
  2. for the brussels sprouts

  3. Combine Brussels sprouts, ¼ cup oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Cover skillet, place over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are bright green and have started to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are deeply and evenly browned and paring knife slides in with little to no resistance, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer Brussels sprouts to rimmed baking sheet and let cool for 15 minutes. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  5. Combine panko, ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to small bowl and stir in Parmesan.
  6. Add Brussels sprouts to dressing and gently toss to combine. Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with panko mixture and serve.

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