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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