Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts
Brighten up your dinner table with Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts, a quick and delicious side dish bursting with zesty citrus and buttery richness. Perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts are sautéed to golden perfection in a blend of unsalted butter and olive oil, then elevated with fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest. A hint of black pepper and optional Parmesan cheese add just the right touch of seasoning for a flavorful finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is the ultimate combination of crispy, tender, and savory goodness. Perfect for weeknight meals or as an impressive holiday side dish, Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
Instructions
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut each one in half lengthwise. Set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon. Juice the lemon and set all aromatics aside for later use.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet, cut side down. Cook without stirring for 5–7 minutes, or until the cut sides are golden brown and crispy.
Stir the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until tender but still slightly crisp.
Push the sprouts to one side of the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the empty side. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Sprinkle the sprouts with salt and black pepper, then pour the lemon juice over the top and toss to combine evenly.
Garnish with lemon zest and stir well. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or enjoy on their own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
