SPICY AND GARLICKY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

3 pounds of Brussels Sprouts
6 tablespoons of vegetable oil
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the Brussels Sprouts and cook until bright green- about 2 minutes
Drain well and pat dry.
In a large skillet, heat three tablespoons of oil until shimmering. Add half of the garlic and half of the sprouts and cook over high heat undisturbed for one minute. Add half the crushed pepper, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times until the sprouts are browned and tender- about three minutes.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Repeat with the remaining oil, garlic, sprouts and pepper and then combine.

Serve warm.

Makes 12 servings.