Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Browned Butter

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and cut in half
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• More salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
2. Lay Brussels sprouts in a single layer cut-side down into pan and let cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Toss them quickly with a spatula, cover the pan and let cook another minute or two, until just becoming tender.
3. Transfer sprouts to a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Add butter to the hot pan, reduce heat to medium, and let cook until browned and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Drizzle butter over sprouts and serve immediately. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

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