Marinated Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Steps:

• Trim root ends off brussels sprouts, discarding any discolored outer leaves. Cut a shallow ''X'' into root end of each sprout.
• Place sprouts in large steamer with an inch or two of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and steam sprouts until just tender and still bright green, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on size. Drain, and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly, and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour over sprouts, and toss gently to coat well. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours. Serve chilled.

Steps:

• Cook brussels sprouts according to package directions; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over sprouts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.

Steps:

• Trim and wash sprouts and then steam or blanch them until just barely tender.
• Cool slightly, then cut off the tip of each sprout so that the marinade will penetrate down into the innermost part of the sprouts.
• Place them in a bowl.
• Wipe mushrooms clean, remove stems and place caps in bowl with the sprouts.
• Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a saucepan*.
• Pour over sprouts and mushrooms.
• Once the marinade has slightly cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving to take off the chill.
• *If you want, tie the herbs and garlic in a bouquet garni and remove when serving.

Steps:

• Clean the Brussels sprouts and trim off the bottom 1/4 inch of their core, and remove any loose outer leaves. Cut a small slit in the bottom of each sprout with a small sharp knife.
• Fill a large bowl with cold water (add some ice if not cold enough) and set it aside. Bring an inch or so, of lightly salted water to boil in a large pot. Add the sprouts and cover. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sprouts are just barely tender. Cut one in half to check. Drain the sprouts and plunge immediately into the bowl of cold water. Leave them there for a few moments then drain again.
• Cut the sprouts in half and place in a large bowl. Season sprouts to taste with salt and pepper, then toss with the lemon zest, shallots, parsley, and minced garlic.
• Make the dressing: Whisk (or shake in a jar) the olive oil and lemon juice together vigorously until thick and pale yellow.
• Pour the dressing over the sprouts and toss.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour -- but note that these are really a lot better, a day after cooking.

Steps:

• Cook brussels sprouts briefly in boiling water for no more than 3 minutes, just long enough to thaw the sprouts. Do not let them become soft. The vegetables should be crisp when marinated.
• Drain thoroughly so that water doesn't dilute the marinade.
• Put remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix with a wire whisk.
• Combine marinade with brussels sprouts. Refrigerate vegetable mixture in a plastic or glass covered container overnight.