Broccoli In Herbed Butter Recipes

LIME-BUTTERED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture over broccoli; toss to coat.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add pasta and cook until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Add broccoli and boil until pasta is tender but still firm to bite and broccoli is crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain pasta and broccoli; transfer to large serving bowl. Add herb butter and toss well to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately if desired.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Place butter in a small microwave safe dish.
• Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
• Stir in parsley, garlic, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Place broccoli florets in a large microwave safe bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons water, and cover with wax paper.
• Microwave on High 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain well.
• Add butter mixture and salt to taste.
• Toss gently to coat.

BROCCOLI WITH HERBED BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim off large leaves from broccoli; remove tough ends of lower stems. Wash broccoli; peel if desired. For spears, cut lengthwise into 1-inch wide stalks. For pieces, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide stalks, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in Dutch oven; add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender.
• Prepare Herbed Butter Sauce while broccoli is cooking. Serve sauce over broccoli.

BUTTER-STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH PEPPERY BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread crumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes, turning pan and stirring crumbs occasionally to ensure even browning. Remove from oven and transfer crumbs to a bowl. Stir in black pepper and salt to taste. Set aside at room temperature.
• Cut off thick stems of broccoli and save for another purpose, such as soup. Cut broccoli tops into 3-inch-long spears of approximately equal size.
• Put a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter, add broccoli spears and season with salt. Add 1 cup water, turn heat to high and cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Cook rapidly until firm-tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. The broccoli should absorb all the butter and water. (If there is any buttery liquid left, spoon over broccoli just before serving.)
• Transfer broccoli to a serving platter or a large wide shallow bowl. Sprinkle generously with peppery crumbs. Using a vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan into rough shards and scatter over the top.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together butter, chives, thyme, lemon peel, salt and pepper until blended; set aside.
• Add cauliflower to boiling water in saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Add butter mixture to vegetables in saucepan; toss to coat.

HERBED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into flowerets; cut stems into 1x1/2-inch pieces (4 cups). In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.
• In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until hot. Add broccoli; toss gently.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Trim bottom inch off broccoli stalks and discard. Cut each stalk crosswise into 3 pieces.
• Cut topmost piece of each stalk into small flowerets. Cut remaining pieces into fine julienne. Put all into cold water for at least 1/2 hour to refresh them.
• Bring suitably large steamer of water to boil, add all broccoli and steam, covered, for 5 minutes, tossing from top to bottom a few times.
• When just barely tender, remove to collander, spray liberally with cold water and drain.
• When ready to serve, melt butter in skillet and toss broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, until heated through.

BUTTER STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into florets, discarding stems or reserving for another use.
• Combine the florets with butter, soy sauce and 1/4 inch water in a skillet large enough to hold the florets in a single layer.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Remove cover and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 -3 minutes longer.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir florets to coat with sauce and serve.

BROCCOLI IN HERBED BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Melt butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add butter mixture; stir to coat.