This easy steamed broccoli recipe with crispy garlic panko, a splash of lemon juice, and fresh parsley is a 25-minute side dish.
Servings : 8
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
2poundsbroccoli,cut into florets
¾cupwater
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
4tablespoonsbutter
4clovesgarlic,minced
½cuppanko crumbs
1wholelemon,zested
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
chopped fresh parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Add the water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cover. Cook for 7 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain, pat them dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1 minute or until soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Don't burn the garlic.
Stir in the panko crumbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, mix, and stir until everything is well blended and moist.
Stir in the prepared broccoli and cook until all is combined and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
One Pot: If you'd like to minimize cleanup, simply set the boiled broccoli aside, dry the pot, and then use the same pot to prepare the breadcrumb mixture.
Use Frozen Broccoli: Opt for frozen broccoli for convenience; there's no need to thaw it beforehand. Simply extend the regular cooking time by 2-3 minutes or adhere to the package instructions.
Storage: Store the steamed broccoli in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.