Charred Broccolini with Lemon Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender broccolini grilled until lightly charred, then tossed in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce for a simple yet flavorful side. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs broccolini, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, trimmed broccolini
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Toss 1 lb trimmed broccolini with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Place broccolini directly on the grill grates perpendicular to avoid falling through, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until bright green with some charred edges.
3. Step 3: While broccolini grills, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Remove butter from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.
5. Step 5: Transfer grilled broccolini to a serving dish and drizzle the lemon garlic butter evenly over the top. Toss gently to coat and serve warm.