Everyday cooking

Garlic and lemon sautéed broccoli

A short blanch followed by a pan finish keeps texture and a little bite.

10Preparation · min
15Cooking · min
4Servings
Garlic and lemon sautéed broccoli
AI-generated illustration · Serving suggestion, not a photograph of a tested recipe. Garlic and lemon sautéed broccoli

Step-by-step method

  1. 01

    Divide large florets. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.

  2. 02

    Blanch broccoli for 3–4 minutes, until it begins to soften. Drain very thoroughly.

  3. 03

    Heat oil in a large frying pan. Sauté broccoli for 5–7 minutes without crowding.

  4. 04

    Add sliced garlic near the end and stir for a minute without burning. Finish with lemon and seasoning.

Times are guides: piece size, equipment and products may change them.

Plan equipment and serving

Equipment to prepare
Frying pan · Saucepan · Colander
Planning detail
Residual water turns sautéing into steaming. Drain before the broccoli reaches the pan.