LEMON CREAM BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND SAGE

LEMON CREAM BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND SAGE image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 slices thick-cut bacon
2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a large saucepan; add Brussels sprouts. Cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain in a colander, then refresh under cold running water to stop cooking. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels, leaving rendered fat in skillet. Put shallots in skillet and sauté over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sprouts; sauté 3 minutes longer. Add cream, sage, and lemon zest, stirring to mix. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until cream is reduced and thickens to a glaze that loosely coats sprouts, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste. Crumble cooked bacon on top and serve immediately.