Garlic Lemon Broccolini
Garlic Lemon Broccolini
Ingredients
For the Broccolini
- 1 1/2 pounds broccolini, fresh, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: Trim the tough ends off the broccolini. Mince the garlic cloves. Zest the entire lemon, then cut it in half and juice it.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Blanch the broccolini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed broccolini and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it turns bright green and is tender-crisp. Immediately drain the broccolini using a colander and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Combine and season: Add the blanched broccolini to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss gently to coat the broccolini evenly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon zest.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the broccolini and toss one last time. Serve immediately as a vibrant and flavorful side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlic Lemon Broccolini
Ingredients
For the Broccolini
- 1 1/2 pounds broccolini, fresh, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: Trim the tough ends off the broccolini. Mince the garlic cloves. Zest the entire lemon, then cut it in half and juice it.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Blanch the broccolini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed broccolini and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it turns bright green and is tender-crisp. Immediately drain the broccolini using a colander and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Combine and season: Add the blanched broccolini to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss gently to coat the broccolini evenly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon zest.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the broccolini and toss one last time. Serve immediately as a vibrant and flavorful side dish.
⏱️ 1 min