Lemon-buttered broccoli spears
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | 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 | ||
Directions
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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