BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FRIED CAPERS

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

1/2 cup drained brined capers

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped

1/2 to 3/4 tsp. red chile flakes

1/2 lemon

How to Make It

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook just until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, blot capers on a paper towel. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add capers and cook, stirring carefully (mixture will splatter), until capers start to open and are brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer capers to a paper towel to drain.

Add garlic and anchovies to pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add brussels sprouts and chile flakes and stir to coat with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with capers and a squeeze of lemon.