Best 9 Lemon Buttered Broccoli Spears Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and easy recipe to prepare lemon buttered broccoli spears? This delectable dish combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the richness of butter to create a delightful side dish that will complement any main course. The vibrant green spears of broccoli are steamed until tender, retaining their nutritional value and vibrant color, while the tangy lemon and savory butter sauce elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold.

Provided by MARDI1030

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SAUTEED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON



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Complement a feast of hearty dishes with a side of crisp broccoli dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 head broccoli (1 1/4 pounds), cut into florets, stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup water
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (1 1/2 teaspoons zest; 3 tablespoons juice)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli, and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in the water, and bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, and simmer until broccoli is bright green and tender (it should offer little resistance when pierced with the tip of a paring knife), about 4 minutes. (All the liquid should have evaporated; if not, remove lid and continue cooking until dry.) Stir in lemon juice and half the zest.
  • Transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with oil and sprinkled with remaining lemon zest.

LEMON-BUTTER BROCCOLI SPEARS



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This is fantastic and easy. It is an elegant veggie, but if you are doing WW, this is 1-point for 1-cup according to the Weight Watchers Cookbook. Yum! You may also toss the broccoli with a tad of Parmesan cheese or a little minced garlic. If you want a quick alternative, use frozen broccoli spears (see note below).

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
5 teaspoons unsalted butter (I use regular butter and omit the salt)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
  • Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
  • Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
  • When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
  • NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.

LEMON-BUTTERED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Categories     Side     Steam     High Fiber     Lemon     Broccoli     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears, the stems reserved for another use
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
fresh lemon juice to taste
freshly grated lemon zest for sprinkling the broccoli

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water steam the broccoli, covered, for 4 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. In a skillet heat the butter over moderate heat until the foam subsides, in it toss the broccoli until it is coated well, and sprinkle the broccoli with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and zest.

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears
1/2 cup butter real
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Few drops Tabasco® pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli spears according to package directions and drain well. Return to saucepan to keep hot. In small saucepan, melt butter add lemon juice and Tabasco® pepper sauce to taste bring to boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour over broccoli spears.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Looking for an effortless way to liven up fresh broccoli? In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shirley Glaab tosses cooked spears with garlic and lemon juice for simple, savory results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a saucepan with a small amount of water; cover and cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish; add lemon mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears
1/2 cup butter real
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Few drops Tabasco® pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli spears according to package directions and drain well. Return to saucepan to keep hot. In small saucepan, melt butter add lemon juice and Tabasco® pepper sauce to taste bring to boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour over broccoli spears.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SEASONED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Dressing up broccoli is a snap with this recipe from our Test Kitchen staff. They flavored fresh spears with lemon-pepper, garlic salt and thyme.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, vibrant broccoli spears: Look for broccoli spears that are deep green in color and have tightly closed florets. Avoid spears that are yellowing or have wilted florets.
  • Trim the broccoli spears: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli spears and remove any leaves. You can also peel the stems if desired.
  • Steam the broccoli spears: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the broccoli's color, flavor, and nutrients. Steam the broccoli spears for 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
  • Make the lemon butter sauce: While the broccoli is steaming, make the lemon butter sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter and add lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  • Toss the broccoli spears in the lemon butter sauce: Once the broccoli spears are steamed, transfer them to a bowl and toss them with the lemon butter sauce. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Lemon buttered broccoli spears are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are also a healthy and nutritious way to add more vegetables to your diet. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a delicious and healthy side dish that the whole family will love.

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