Jul 14 2026
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Fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Inspired by Oxford Exchange
Time30m
Serves4

meyer lemon vinaigrette, shaved ricotta salata, smoked sea salt

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Ingredients

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Brussels Sprouts

Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Method

Preparation of Brussels Sprouts

  1. 1

    Clean and Halve

    Rinse the Brussels sprouts under cold water. Trim the ends and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Cut each Brussels sprout in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Season and Oil

    In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and smoked sea salt until evenly coated.

Cooking Brussels Sprouts

  1. 3

    Heat the Pan

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. 4

    Fry the Brussels Sprouts

    Add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet, cut side down. Fry for about 5-7 minutes without stirring until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip them and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender.

Making Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the Meyer lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste until emulsified.

Plating

  1. 6

    Serve

    Place the fried Brussels sprouts on a serving platter. Drizzle the Meyer lemon vinaigrette over the top. Finish with shaved ricotta salata cheese. Enjoy!

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