lemon-buttered broccoli spears

Categories: March 1992
Yield: 1 servings

Measure	Ingredient
2 pounds	Broccoli; trimmed and cut
	; into spears, the
	; stems reserved for
	; another use
3 tablespoons	Unsalted butter
	Fresh lemon juice to taste
	Freshly grated lemon zest for sprinkling
	; the broccoli

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.

Serves 6.

Gourmet March 1992

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