Caesar Roasted Broccoli

Caesar Roasted Broccoli

from thekitchn.com
50 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds broccoli (3 large or 4 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the panko
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Wedge Parmesan cheese, for grating
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 cold large egg yolk, or 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, or 3/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove garlic

Directions

  1. 1

    Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack and heat the oven to 425ºF.

  2. 2

    Cut the stalks off 1 1/2 pounds broccoli. Trim off the dried ends, then peel the stalks until you reach the smooth inner flesh. Halve the stems lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Cut the florets into 1-inch pieces. Place the florets and stems (about 7 cups) in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and toss to combine.

  3. 3

    Transfer onto the hot baking sheet, spread into a single layer, and arrange the pieces so they are cut-side down. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast until the broccoli is starting to brown, about 20 minutes. (This is a good time to toast the breadcrumbs and make the dressing.) Toss the broccoli and roast until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden-brown and toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

  5. 5

    Juice 1 medium lemon into a small bowl until you have 4 teaspoons. Add 1 cold large egg yolk or 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, and whisk to combine. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup neutral oil until thickened and combined.

  6. 6

    Finely grate until you have 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Chop 1 1/2 anchovy fillets and 1 garlic clove together until paste-like (if using anchovy paste, add 3/4 teaspoon directly to the dressing). Add the cheese, anchovy, and garlic to the dressing and whisk until combined.

  7. 7

    When the broccoli is ready, place the baking sheet on a wire rack. Drizzle with all of the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Finely grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 ounce), preferably with a Microplane, over everything.