Step 1

Add the butter to a sauté pan over medium.

Step 2

Once the butter has melted, add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Following, add the crushed red pepper and sauté briefly, about 10 to 15 seconds. Then, add the prepared broccolini and sauté briefly to coat with butter and until the broccolini is bright green.

Step 3

Pour the water around the pan and cover with a lid. Let the broccolini steam for about 3-5 minutes or until the broccolini stems are to your preferred tenderness. *The steaming time really depends on the thickness of the broccolini, but generally, 3-5 minutes are enough. For really thick ones, it may even take more than 5 minutes. In those cases, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water to continue steaming..*

Step 4

Once the broccolini are tender, uncover the lid and add lemon juice and salt. Sauté until everything is evenly seasoned.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed broccolini to a serving plate and enjoy while hot!