Stovetop Brussels sprouts, covered with foil

Halve the Brussels sprouts and lay them cut side down in a non-stick pan with oil; salt them.

Cover the pan with foil and cook over medium-high heat, so they steam under the foil while browning in the hot oil.

Check every three or four minutes and shake the pan.

Variation, oven: preheat a sheet pan until very hot; toss the halved sprouts in a bowl with salt and plenty of oil, put them cut side down on the hot tray, and optionally cover with foil to keep the steam in.