Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Shoyu Glaze

The bright, aromatic zest of yuzu, a beloved Japanese citrus, often inspires my kitchen creations. While yuzu can sometimes be harder to find, this recipe captures a similar vibrant and tangy essence using readily available lemon. Paired with savory shoyu and tender Brussels sprouts, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that will transform your perception of this humble vegetable.

garlic brussels sprouts with lemon shoyu glaze

Ingredients:

<Serves: 4>

20-25 Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered

1 tsp garlic, chopped

3 tbsp olive oil

1 cup water

1/2 cup chopped green scallions

2 tbsp lemon shoyu (see recipe below)

Lemon Shoyu

1 tbsp shoyu

2 tsp lemon juice

3/4 tsp mirin (or alternative sweetener)

Instructions: 1. Sauté the garlic and Brussels sprouts in olive oil over medium-high heat, seasoning them with a pinch of salt and pepper.

garlic brussels sprouts with lemon shoyu glaze

2. Cook until the sprouts are browned, then add water. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.

garlic brussels sprouts with lemon shoyu glaze

3. Incorporate the chopped green scallions and lemon shoyu. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute. Serve while hot.

garlic brussels sprouts with lemon shoyu glaze

garlic brussels sprouts with lemon shoyu glaze

Posted on April 23th, 2020