Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.