# Perfect Sautéed Broccoli

This recipe shows how to make perfectly sautéed broccoli by blanching it first to retain vibrant green color.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 2 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- 4 tsp Morton Kosher Salt
- 1 quart water
- 1 big glugs olive oil
- 1 sliced garlic
- 1 sprinkle red pepper flakes
- 1 small pinch salt
- 1 small pinch pepper

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Per quart of water: 2 tbsp Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and 4 tsp Morton Kosher Salt.
2. Toss broccoli florets into the boiling water for 60-90 seconds, depending on size.
3. Remove the broccoli and immediately plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
4. Pat the blanched broccoli dry with paper towels.
5. Preheat a pan on medium-low heat and add a big glugs of olive oil.
6. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan; cook until the garlic is fragrant.
7. Add the blanched broccoli to the pan and stir to coat in olive oil.
8. Cook the broccoli until heated through, and toss with a pinch of salt and pepper.

## Equipment

- large pot
- bowl
- ice
- pan
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/kDA3451knQU?si=N_E-uxSjk39aR1Et
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fd2086a3-e037-4d5b-b50b-8cf5f6b83aa3
- Extracted: 2025-02-27

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