Photo: Broccoli with Pecan Brown Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 stick salted butter
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and add the broccoli. Blanch until tender-crisp and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and pecans, and saute until the shallots and garlic are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep stirring until the butter begins to brown, another 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and the broccoli. Using tongs, toss the broccoli with the butter and pecans. Cook, while tossing, until the broccoli is heated through, about 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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By ElleJaySacTown
on November 24, 2011
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I made this tonight for our Thanksgiving dinner. I only had a small amount of broccoli so i had to kind of wing it when it came to guessing how much of the ingredients to use. My husband and I both thought it was fairly tasty. I added mushrooms while browning up the shallot and butter. Overall, we found this dish good but not great. Could be the way i prepared it, but seemed overly greasy, and a little bland. I think that had more to do with me not browning the butter enough. I would try it again to see how it comes out.
By Luv my 3girls
Lansing, MI
on November 14, 2011
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I have used this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner two years in a row now, but instead of broccoli I used green beans and people just love it!!! I left out the red pepper flakes also! I will be making it again this Thanksgiving!
By kristen2642_108...
las vegas, NV
on August 03, 2011
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This recipe is soooo easy and really jazzes up the broccoli. My husband hates broccoli and he had two helpings of this dish. Great recipe for picky eaters.
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