BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND ANCHOVIES

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Don't be put off by the number of anchovies in this recipe; they will soften and mellow during cooking, contributing wonderful flavor without being the least bit overpowering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large head broccoli (1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut lengthwise through stalk into long spears (4 to 6 inches long)
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
6 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium until hot but not smoking. Add broccoli (in a single layer, if possible), and cook, without turning, until bottom sides are nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and anchovies, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper; flip broccoli pieces. Cook, stirring, until garlic and anchovies are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the water, and continue cooking until broccoli is just tender (the stalk should provide little resistance when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife), 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Season with more pepper, and add vinegar to pan, stirring to coat broccoli. Serve hot.

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