Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Crumbs Recipe

Elevate your broccoli game with this simple yet sensational recipe! Crispy-tender broccoli florets are tossed in a luscious garlic-lemon butter sauce and topped with crunchy, golden breadcrumbs. A perfect side dish for roasts, chicken, or fish, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 276.6 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.8 (18 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Crumbs

  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 7 tablespoons (1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
  • Lemon, Zest Of
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • White Breadcrumbs

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How to Make Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Crumbs

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  2. Immediately transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain vibrant green color.
  3. After a few minutes, drain the broccoli and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  4. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and sauté for 1 minute, until heated through.
  5. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook until the butter begins to brown, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (panko recommended). Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  9. Spoon the lemon-garlic breadcrumbs over the warm broccoli and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

64g

Carbs

6g

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