Seared Broccolini with Bacon and Parmigiano
by Karen Mussoline
Email:kmussoline@icloud.com

URL Source: http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/seared-broccolini-bacon-parmigiano.aspx
Source: Fine Cooking
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Food Group: Alcohol
Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 bunch(s) Broccolini (about 1 lb. total)
2 thick slices bacon, sliced crosswise about 1/4 inch wide
kosher salt
2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed
1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground piment d’Espelette
1/4 cup(s) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring about 1/2 inch of water to boil over high heat. Add the Broccolini, cover, and steam until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large towel-lined baking sheet and let cool briefly; then pat very dry with another towel.

In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a small bowl, leaving the fat in the pan.

Increase the heat to medium high and arrange half of the Broccolini in a snug single layer in the skillet, making sure all have good contact with the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt. Let cook undisturbed until browned in spots, about 1-1/2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Add 1 Tbs. of the olive oil to the skillet and sear the remaining Broccolini, sprinkling it with another 1/4 tsp. salt.

Return the first batch of Broccolini to the skillet. Sprinkle with the bacon, lemon juice, chile, and the remaining 1 Tbs. of olive oil. Toss well to combine and remove from the heat. Sprinkle with the Parmigiano, quickly toss to combine, and transfer to the serving platter. Serve immediately. 

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