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Broccolini With Pecan-brown Butter Recipe


Broccolini With Pecan-brown Butter Recipe
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This makes for a very nice side dish and would be beautiful on a buffet table. The taste of the brown butter is decadent and a nice addition to the tender broccolini. Pecans add texture. I made this and it was a big hit! From Bon Apetit!

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Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds broccolini (about 4 bunches)
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium)
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
  • Coarse kosher salt

Directions
  1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
  2. Add broccolini; stir to separate and cook 2 minutes. Drain.
  3. Transfer broccolini to paper towels to drain. Cool.
  4. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap broccolini in several layers of clean paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill.
  5. Melt butter in extra-large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add shallots and garlic, then pecans; sauté until shallots are soft, about 3 minutes.
  7. Increase heat to medium-high; stir constantly until butter is browned and pecans are aromatic, about 3 minutes.
  8. Add broccolini to skillet and toss gently until heated through, about 7 minutes.
  9. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
  10. Transfer to platter and serve.

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Comments


You know, lin, it's funny but the first time I made "browned" butter I threw it away because I thought it was burnt! Now that I know better, I'm all about it! Great recipe. Thanks for sharing. Please accept my five.
Lorraine


Looks good, you have my 5!


Looks delicous will try thanks bunches


Oh yeah love this yum yum what a good one lin!!!!!!!

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tink


This sounds good! I love this.


I love brocollini and what better way to serve it for company than a simple, elegant recipe like this. Thanks for posting!

Boof


Hmmm sounds interesting. I love Broccoli


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