This broccoli piccata offers a flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish, traditionally made with chicken.
Its the perfect side dish to accompany anything from roast chicken to fish.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside.
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Reserve the oil in the skillet.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to the reserved oil in the skillet; heat over medium-high heat.
Remove the lid and reduce heat to low.
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Remove from heat; add 14 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and toss to coat.
Transfer to a platter.
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the fried capers and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We kept it simple by using just lemon and capers to flavor the dish.
Cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are both good options.
Prepare cauliflower as you would broccoli in the instructions.
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If you want to swap in Brussels sprouts, choose medium sprouts and halve them before cooking.
check that you add just a small amount of water to the pan.
Too much and the broccoli will boil instead of steam, which can make it mushy.
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