Steamed Brussels Sprouts With Lemony Brown Butter

• Brussels sprout↗1 pint

  halved,outer leaves removed,bottoms trimmed

• butter↗1⁄4 cup

  (1/2 stick)

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• lemon↗1

  grated for rind,then halved

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium pot with tight-fitting lid, set a steamer basket over 1 1/2 inches water.

2. 2

   Add Brussels sprouts and steam over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add salt& cook, watching carefully, until butter sizzles, browns slightly, and gives off a nutty aroma.

5. 5

   Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pan and add the zest.

6. 6

   Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook, shaking the pan occasionally until warmed through.