Name: Blasted Broccolini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bunches baby broccoli; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp Flaky sea salt and lemon

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Blasted Broccolini

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Rinse baby broccoli and remove any stray leafy pieces. Cut off an inch or so from the bottom of the stalks. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Use two baking sheets, if needed, so the broccolini is spaced out.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Spread back out onto the baking sheets, so they have room to breathe.

Roast in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until black bits start to form on the florets. Use tongs to flip halfway through roasting, as desired, or just let it roast without touching it.

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cut lemon wedges to serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Maximum Char 💧
Pat broccolini completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil to remove surface moisture, allowing the heat to char the florets instead of steaming them.
Preheat Your Sheet Pan 🔥
Place your baking sheet in the oven while it preheats to 475°F or higher, then carefully transfer oiled broccolini to the screaming hot pan for immediate, aggressive charring on the bottom.
Don't Crowd the Pan 📏
Arrange broccolini in a single layer without overlapping so steam can escape and each piece gets direct contact with the hot pan surface for optimal caramelization.
Reserve Flaky Salt for Finish ✨
Use kosher salt during cooking but finish with premium flaky sea salt after roasting to add a delicate crunch and bright mineral flavor that enhances the charred exterior.
Lemon Zest Over Juice 🍋
Grate fresh lemon zest over the hot broccolini just before serving instead of squeezing juice to avoid making it soggy while capturing the aromatic oils for maximum flavor impact.