Steamed Broccoli Recipe

4.60 from 5 votes

This easy steamed broccoli recipe with crispy garlic panko, a splash of lemon juice, and fresh parsley is a 25-minute side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: steamed broccoli recipe

Servings:

Steam the broccoli. 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.
Season it. Drain, pat them dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Make the garlic butter. 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.
Add the remaining ingredients. To the butter, add the panko crumbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, mix, and stir until everything is well blended and moist.
Combine with the broccoli. Stir in the prepared broccoli and cook until all is combined and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Use one pot: To minimize cleanup, set the boiled broccoli aside, dry the pot, and then use the same pot to prepare the breadcrumb mixture.
Use frozen broccoli: For convenience, opt for frozen broccoli; 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 in the fridge for up to 4 days.