Pan-Seared Broccolini
- Kosher salt
- 2 bunches broccolini or broccoli di cicco or broccoli spears (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chile flakes
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Add the broccolini and cook until the florets are tender and the stalks start to soften a bit, 2 minutes or so.
- Drain in a colander and run cool water over them to stop the cooking.
- Drain, pat very dry with towels, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add half the broccolini and arrange it in a single layer.
- Let the broccolini cook undisturbed until it starts to brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the broccolini to a plate, add the remaining broccolini to the pan, and sear in the same way.
- When the second batch is seared, combine all the broccolini in the pan along with the garlic, chile flakes, and a couple pinches of salt.
- Continue to cook, tossing constantly, until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute longer.
- Season to taste with more salt and serve warm or at room temperature.
kosher salt, bunches broccolini, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, chile flakes
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pan-seared-broccolini-388293 (may not work)