Brussels Sprouts with Toasted breadcrumbs and Lemon

Recipe by Susan from Food Blogga

Ingredients:
3 cups Brussels sprouts,halved

1 small garlic clove, minced

2 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp lemon juice

Pinch of lemon zest

¼ cup breadcrumbs, toasted

Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

Peel off any marked outer leaves of the sprouts and trim the bottoms; slice in half.

Boil for 3-4 minutes.

Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water; this will stop the cooking and maintain the sprouts' vibrant color.
To toast the breadcrumbs, place in a dry skillet over medium-low heat.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, while giving the pan handle a few shakes to toast the breadcrumbs evenly. Once they begin to turn golden, remove them from the heat and place in a bowl, as the heat from the pan will continue to toast them.

Meanwhile in a skillet over medium heat, sauté the garlic in the butter.

Once the butter begins to bubble up and the garlic starts to jump a little, add the sprouts.

Cook about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown spots start to appear on the sprouts. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Add the toasted breadcrumbs into the skillet and toss gently.

Add more breadcrumbs on top before serving; sprinkle with lemon zest if desired.