Charred broccoli with anchovy, lemon and chilli recipe

Name: Charred broccoli with anchovy, lemon and chilli
Yield: Serves 4 as a side
Ingredients: 300g Tenderstem broccoli, halved lengthways; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; ½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 5 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and roughly chopped; 2 tsp lemon juice

The delicate flavour of Tenderstem broccoli lends itself well to being lightly fried with shallots, anchovies, and red chilli, making the ideal veggie side dish. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and twist of black pepper, this vibrant side really shows off this versatile veg.

See method

Serves 4 as a side
8 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook
88 calories / serving

Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Healthy

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Tesco Tenderstem Broccoli Spears 330G
£2.00 Clubcard Price
(£6.06/kg)
Offer valid for delivery from 06/10/2026 until 19/10/2026
300g Tenderstem broccoli, halved lengthways
£2.50
£7.58/kg
Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
2 tbsp olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre
Tesco Shallots Onions 400G
2 shallots, finely chopped
£1.35
£3.38/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
Aldi Price Match
2 garlic cloves, sliced
£0.87
£0.22/each
Tesco Red Chillies 60G
Aldi Price Match
½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
£0.51
£8.50/kg
Tesco Finest Cantabrian Anchovy Fillets in Oil 50g
5 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and roughly chopped
£1.65
£55.00/kg DR.WT
Pride Lemon Juice 250Ml
Everyday Low Price
2 tsp lemon juice
£0.80
£3.20/litre

Method

Cook the broccoli in a pan of simmering water for 5 mins until just tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the shallots for 3-4 mins until softened and beginning to brown. Stir in the garlic, chilli and anchovies and fry for 1 min. Drain the broccoli, add to the pan and stir-fry over a high heat for 2 mins or until the broccoli becomes crispy and starts to char. Season with the lemon juice and black pepper to serve.