The searing on this recipe didn't quite work as I had hoped. The broccoli was a bit too wet to sear properly. But it was good otherwise. And I appreciate the simplicity: just broccoli, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a bit of olive oil.

Pan-Seared Broccoli

Slightly adapted from Vegetable of the Day by Kate McMillan

Ingredients

• 680g broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. coarse sea salt, ground
• 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns, ground
• juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Get a bowl of ice water ready.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
3. Add the broccoli and blanch for 30 seconds.
4. Drain and trasfer to the ice bath.
5. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add the broccoli and cook for a minute or so until it gets a bit of colour on it.
7. Flip/stir and cook for another minute or so.
8. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve.