Lemon Butter Broccoli Spears Recipes

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

LEMON-BUTTER BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
• Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
• Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
• When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
• NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook broccoli spears according to package directions and drain well. Return to saucepan to keep hot. In small saucepan, melt butter add lemon juice and Tabasco® pepper sauce to taste bring to boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour over broccoli spears.

LEMON-BUTTERED BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• In a steamer set over boiling water steam the broccoli, covered, for 4 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. In a skillet heat the butter over moderate heat until the foam subsides, in it toss the broccoli until it is coated well, and sprinkle the broccoli with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and zest.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Wash asparagus and line them up on a cutting boar with the tops even. Even up bottoms and cut off tough ends.
• Bring a skillet or oval casserole filled half full of salted water to boil. Dump in asparagus all at once. When water returns to the boil, cook asparagus from 1 to 3 minutes depending on its size and your preference. Remove from pot and drain well.
• Return asparagus to hot pan, squeeze lemon juice over top. Fry with olive oil and a little butter, being careful not to overcook. Add kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.
• To make sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter and whisk in lemon juice.