Lemon Buttered Broccoli Spears Recipes

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.

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
• Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
• Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place broccoli spears in a single layer on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper or non-stick sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning, lemon zest and some cheese; toss. Bake for 15 minutes, stir to re-distribute seasoning and oil for even coating. Continue to bake for 10 minutes or until florets begin to brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with additional cheese.

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.

STEAMED LEMON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil; place broccoli in a steamer basket over the water. Cover; steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. , In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, salt if desired, pepper and broccoli; heat through.

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.