Brocollini with Pecan Brown Butter

Name: Brocollini with Pecan Brown Butter
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2½ pounds broccolini; 6 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup shallots; 1 clove garlic; ½ cup toasted pecans; to taste coarse kosher salt

Tender broccolini sautéed in brown butter with toasted pecans, shallots, and garlic for a luxurious side dish that's both elegant and flavorful.

6 servings

28 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2½ pounds broccolini
•6 tablespoons butter
•¼ cup shallots
•1 clove garlic
•½ cup toasted pecans
•to taste coarse kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccolini; stir to separate and cook 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer broccolini to paper towels to drain. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap broccolini in several layers of clean paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill.
15 min
2.
Melt butter in extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, then pecans; sauté until shallots are soft, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir constantly until butter is browned and pecans are aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add broccolini to skillet and toss gently until heated through, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and serve.
13 min