Best 11 Broccoli Spears With Lemon Butter Recipes

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**Savory and Succulent: A Culinary Journey with Broccoli Spears in Lemon Butter and Beyond**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our carefully curated collection of broccoli spears recipes, ranging from the classic lemon butter to innovative variations that tantalize your taste buds. Discover the vibrant flavors of broccoli spears sautéed in a luscious lemon butter sauce, creating a harmonious balance of tangy and savory notes. For a delightful twist, try our roasted broccoli spears with garlic and Parmesan, where the caramelized edges and nutty Parmesan elevate the broccoli's natural sweetness. If you're seeking a crispy delight, indulge in our air fryer broccoli spears, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, resulting in a guilt-free, crispy treat. And for a wholesome and flavorful meal, explore our broccoli spears with bacon and almonds, where the smoky bacon and crunchy almonds add a delightful textural contrast to the tender broccoli. Prepare to elevate your culinary skills and transform ordinary broccoli spears into extraordinary dishes that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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 BUTTER BROCCOLI



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Lemon Butter Broccoli is an easy to make healthy side with a buttery fresh flavor. This low carb broccoli goes perfectly with chicken, beef, pork, or fish. The lemon really helps give it a bright, fresh taste.

Provided by skinnysouthern

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons melted butter (can use coconut oil instead)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Place butter and garlic powder in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 20 seconds to melt.
  • Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over broccoli and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 252 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER



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This is a quick and easy side dish I like to make. I usually use frozen broccoli but fresh is easily substituted.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb broccoli floret
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender. (When using frozen broccoli, just put the broccoli in a bowl with about 2 T. water. Cover and microwave for about 5 minutes.) Drain and set aside.
  • Combine melted butter with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Toss with broccoli and serve hot.

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

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

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.

QUICK BROCCOLI WITH LEMON SAUCE



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"Enjoy this refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cheese and brocolli. The lemon sauce is great over cauliflower, too!" Barbara Frasier, Fyffe, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds fresh broccoli spears
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat broth and butter until butter is melted. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest. Drain broccoli; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

LEMON-SCENTED BROCCOLINI



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Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon-pepper, lemon peel and lemon juice. If you prefer, use broccoli instead.-Kim Champion, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 pounds Broccolini or broccoli spears
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add broccolini; cook, uncovered, until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccolini in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon-pepper, lemon zest and salt. Add broccolini; toss until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED GARLIC LEMON BROCCOLI



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I was looking for a unique way to prepare broccoli and decided to give this a try! Florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal.

Provided by NERDYCHEESECAKE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper and garlic. Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until florets are tender enough to pierce the stems with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice liberally over the broccoli before serving for a refreshing, tangy finish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 326.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli spears that are bright green and have tightly closed florets.
  • Trim the broccoli: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli spears and remove any leaves.
  • Blanch the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli helps to preserve its color and crunch. To blanch the broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli spears and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately remove the broccoli from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the lemon butter sauce: While the broccoli is blanching, make the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and fragrant.
  • Toss the broccoli with the lemon butter sauce: Drain the broccoli well and add it to the saucepan with the lemon butter sauce. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the broccoli spears with lemon butter sauce immediately, while they are still hot and crisp.

Conclusion:

Broccoli spears with lemon butter sauce is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The broccoli is blanched to preserve its color and crunch, and the lemon butter sauce adds a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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