Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Mustard Seeds
- 4 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 2 1/2 pounds small brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 6 large shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Stir mustard seeds in small dry skillet over medium-low heat until seeds are lightly toasted and begin to pop, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Cool.
- Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain.
- Place in bowl of ice water to cool.
- Drain and cut in half.
- (Mustard seeds and brussels sprouts can be made 1 day ahead.
- Store mustard seeds at room temperature.
- Wrap brussels sprouts in paper towels; cover and chill.)
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shallots and saute until tender and golden, about 4 minutes.
- Add brussels sprouts and saute until just tender and heated through, about 8 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, mustard, and mustard seeds; toss to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
mustard seeds, brussels sprouts, butter, shallots, lemon juice, mustard
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/brussels-sprouts-with-shallots-and-mustard-seeds-106000 (may not work)