Broccoli with Lemon Cream Sauce
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Tips: To create an attractive visual presentation, cut broccoli stems at a diagonal.
Suggestion: Delicious served as a vegetable side dish with most any main course.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. broccoli
- 2/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika
Directions
Cut broccoli into bite-size florets, cutting stems at a diagonal (for visual appeal). Steam florets over boiling water using a vegetable steamer until tender (about 5-6 minutes). Alternatively, you can boil broccoli in 1 inch of water just until tender. Drain broccoli,
then carefully arrange evenly in a broiler-proof casserole dish.
In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream with a handheld electric mixer or electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, manually fold sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and onion into whipped cream. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper, then spoon dollops of mixture over broccoli and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Place under broiler until lightly browned, watching carefully to prevent scorching. Serve immediately.