Fried Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Capers

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine, excerpted from Michael Symon's book Live to Cook (Clarkson Potter)

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Cook Time:
4 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 4 min
Total:: 19 min

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for deep-frying
1 clove garlic, minced
4 salt-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed, filleted and minced
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Pour enough oil into a medium pot so that the oil comes 3 inches up the sides. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.

While the oil is heating, whisk together the garlic, anchovies, serrano, red wine vinegar, honey, scallions, walnuts and extra-virgin olive oil in a bowl large enough to toss all of the Brussels sprouts. Keep the bowl near the stovetop.

Working in batches, deep-fry the Brussels sprouts until the edges begin to curl and brown, about 3 minutes. To the last batch, add the parsley and capers (stand back-the capers will pop and sputter!). Give the contents of the pot a stir. When the color of the parsley becomes a deeper, more saturated shade of green, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, remove the contents of the pot with a skimmer and place directly in the bowl of dressing. Toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Photograph by Hallie Burton

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recipe Fried Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Capers
Heather Lakewood, OH 03-06-2010
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LOVED THIS DISH!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Went to Bar Symon in Avon Lake, OH last night. The waitress suggested this. I could have just eaten this for dinner and been... happy. Delish!Read more
recipe Fried Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Capers
Christopher New Kensington, PA 02-16-2010
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My wife and I had a version of these at Eleven in Pittsburgh, PA. They dressed them a little differently than Chef Symon's... recipe, but they were amazing. I saw the segment on Food Network on this recipe shortly after. I made them for Valentine's Day and we were blown away. My wife and I could have downed the whole bowl BEFORE adding the dressing. I thought the recipe was great (omitted the walnuts) and all the flavors in the dressing worked well together. Honestly, the fried sprouts are good with simply just salt/pepper, lemon/lemon zest or some Parmesan cheese. Seems you can do a variety of things with them.Read more
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julie detroit, MI 02-10-2010
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WOW who would a thunk it!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Who would have EVER thought you could fry brussel sprouts? We ate at Michael Symon's restaurant in Detroit (Roast) and had... these and OMG!! We had to order more! They were outstanding and I can't wait to make them at home. I can't say that I will make them too often because they have to have about 1000 calories per serving but for a treat every once in a while UNBELIEVABLE!Read more
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Joan Fleetwood, PA 01-25-2010
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Another husband eats his brussel sprouts
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was expecting to like this recipe. I never met a brussel sprout I didn't like. What shocked me was my husband ate it! He... is not a picky eater but there are certain foods he dislikes. He will try them every time I eat them just to make sure he is not missing something. Brussel sprouts were on that list; not any more. We both couldn't stop eating these. We polished of almost the entire recipe just the two of us. Delicious. I would also cut back on the olive oil, the bottom of the bowl was really swimming in oil. I am excited to try these roasted as several reviewers have suggested. Read more
recipe Fried Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Capers
Marna Richboro,, PA 01-24-2010
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WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK IT????
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Amazingly delicious and strange all at the same time! Crazy to try this after seeing Aaron Sanchez rave about this on The... Best Thing I Ever Ate--Totally Fried. Last night along with Thyme Roasted Potato Planks, Grilled Fillet Mignon and a yummy Pinot Noir. Made double the recipe and had 3 people for dinner. Only a tiny bit left over for a lucky somebody's lunch today. The crunch, the salt, the tiny bit of heat and sweet----genius totally genius! A big thank you from a little veggie and my family!Read more
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Kim Peru, IN 01-22-2010
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Tasty!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were very good and yes, they are a mess to cook. My husband that hates brussel sprouts, still hates them but I will... cook them again. He can go to his favorite standby Domino's when I want them again.Read more