Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Crispy Prosciutto

A bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts and prosciutto beside a roast chicken in a pottery roasting pan.

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Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Crispy Prosciutto

These pan roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy prosciutto are just the ticket. Done in 20 minutes or less with just 6 ingredients, it’s easy enough for any weeknight and special enough for the holiday season. Serves 4-6 people.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Christmas, Holiday, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Crispy Brussels sprouts

Servings:

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Sabrina Currie

Ingredients

2 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts
4 slices prosciutto
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, stir once and let cook 2 minutes, until bright green and just tender. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and let them drip dry.
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cut the slices of prosciutto crosswise into 4-5 pieces each, then add them to the pan in a single layer and fry, flipping once halfway through, until the fat renders and the prosciutto is golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and drain any excess oil from the pan, leaving just a thin coating.
Turn the heat to medium-high, add the drained sprouts. Shake the pan to release any more water and once they are dry, add the butter, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring only occasionally, so the vinegar and butter coat the sprouts and they start to get a few brown spots, about 3-4 minutes.
Turn off the heat, toss with the crispy prosciutto and adjust with extra salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and serve right away.

Notes

The volume of Brussels sprouts can vary a lot once trimmed so buy a little more than you need to ensure you have 2 cups after trimming them.

This recipe multiplies well if you need to increase it to serve more guests.

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