Ingredients

• 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

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Instructions

1. 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.