CHARRED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON AND CHILE FLAKES

Charred Broccoli with Lemon and Chile Flakes image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups), then cut in half to create a flat base
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 small shallot, sliced into rings
1/4 teaspoon chile flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil is heated, add the broccoli, flat sides down, in an even layer, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let the broccoli cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the broccoli and continue cooking until the broccoli is tender-crisp, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
Turn the heat down to low and add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic, shallot and chile flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the lemon zest and juice and stir to combine.
Spoon the lemon-shallot mixture over the broccoli and serve.