Broccolini, Buttery Lemon

By Boberlicious

If you want to get a jump on this recipe, cook the Broccolini four minutes, plunge it into ice water, and refrigerate. Separately prepare the compound butter, and chill it. Then finish cooking the Broccolini in the skillet, and toss it with the butter just before serving.
5 stars

Ingredients

• 4 * 4 quarts water
• 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 4 * 4 (6-ounce) packages Broccolini
• 2 * 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 * 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; add 2 teaspoons salt. Cook Broccolini in batches for 5 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon. Drain.

2. Combine butter, rind, and juice, stirring with a fork until well blended. Return Broccolini to pan over medium-high heat; stir in butter mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper, tossing gently to coat.