Brocollini with Pecan Brown Butter

Tender broccolini sautéed in brown butter with toasted pecans, shallots, and garlic for a luxurious side dish that's both elegant and flavorful.

6 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • pounds broccolini
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup shallots
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup toasted pecans
  • to taste coarse kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccolini; stir to separate and cook 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer broccolini to paper towels to drain. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap broccolini in several layers of clean paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Melt butter in extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, then pecans; sauté until shallots are soft, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir constantly until butter is browned and pecans are aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add broccolini to skillet and toss gently until heated through, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and serve.

    13 min

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