Description
Brighten up your meals with this easy Lemon Pepper Broccoli! Crisp-tender broccoli florets are tossed in garlic butter, zesty lemon pepper seasoning, and topped with Parmesan for a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Produce:
- 2 crowns of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Condiments:
- 2 tbsp garlic butter (or regular butter with minced garlic)
- Baking & Spices:
- Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Dairy:
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Season the Broccoli:
- Heat the garlic butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the blanched broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat the florets evenly in the butter.
- Add Flavor:
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the broccoli. Season with lemon pepper and garlic salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing.
- This recipe works equally well with roasted broccoli—simply toss raw florets with garlic butter, lemon pepper, and garlic salt, then roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
