Brussels Sprouts: Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon-Dill Butter

posted by mrsmcmud 10-25-101 5:02 PM

Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon-Dill Butter
Source: November 2001 Martha Stewart Living Magazine

1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 pound brussels sprouts


Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a heavy bowl, with lemon zest and juice, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Beat until well combined. Transfer herbed butter to parchment paper or waxed paper and roll into a cylinder, twisting both ends to secure. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

Place a saucepan with a steamer insert and 1 1/2 inches of water over medium-high heat. Trim sprouts of outer leaves and cut a small x in each base with a paring knife. When water in steamer is boiling, add sprouts and lemon quarters. Cook until sprouts are tender and bright green, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.

When sprouts are done, discard lemon, and transfer to serving bowl. Cut disks of herbed butter and toss with sprouts. Serve sprinkled with fresh dill.
Serves 4


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