Lemony Broccoli with Butter and Garlic
Lemony broccoli with butter and garlic is a quick, flavorful side dish that's ready in 15 minutes and complements any dish.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the ¼ cup unsalted butter. Add sliced 1 lemon and saute until golden brown. Add minced 4 garlic cloves for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the 4 cups broccoli florets, and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Drain and rice with cold water to stop cooking.
- While the broccoli is still warm, pour the garlic butter over it and add ½ teaspoon sea salt. Gently toss everything together so the broccoli soaks up all that flavor.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice if desired and garnish with ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To maintain the best texture, reheat gently in a skillet over low heat. The butter will solidify in the fridge but a quick warm-up will bring it back to life. Avoid freezing.
Helpful Tips:
- Don't overcook the broccoli - Blanching for just a minute or two keeps it vibrant and crispy and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and lock in that bright green color.
- Toast the garlic just right - Saute the garlic for only 30 seconds to avoid burning. Burnt garlic turns bitter and can overpower the dish.
- Use even-sized florets - To ensure that all broccoli cooks evenly, make sure all broccoli florets are of similar size. If some pieces are too big, they'll be tough; if too small, they'll turn mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg