Broccoli with Capers, Garlic, and Anchovies

Preparation info
  • Serves

    2

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian Cooking

By Andreas Viestad

Published 2003

  • About

THIS DISH IS GOOD WITH ROAST MEATS AND POULTRY AND FATTY FISH SUCH AS SALMON. FOR A LIGHT MEAL ON ITS OWN, ADD SOME CRISPY BACON OR PANCETTA.

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks broccoli, trimmed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

Method

Cook the broccoli in a saucepan of lightly salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender but not soft. Drain.

In a large skillet, heat a generous tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the anchovies, capers, and half the remaining olive oil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes, turning so that all the f