Broiled Broccoli with Spicy, Sesame-Scallion Sizzle

Ingrédients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1.25 lbs (roughly) broccoli
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
• kosher salt
• flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for finishing, optional

Préparation

1. 1

   Heat the broiler to high for at least 15 minutes. Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   In a small skillet, place the sesame oil, coconut oil, sambal oelek or Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and scallions. Turn the heat to low and let the oils slowly infuse.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli: cut the head into spears; then cut larger spears into half or quarters.

4. 4

   Toss the broccoli on the prepared sheet pan with the tablespoon of neutral oil and a generous pinch of kosher salt. Taste a small spear of broccoli raw — it should taste nicely seasoned. Transfer pan to broiler and cook 2 minutes. Check. If the broccoli isn’t beginning to char, return it for another minute. Check again. If the spears are charring, remove the pan from the oven, and flip each spear over; then return pan to the broiler for another 2 minutes. Check again. Remove pan from the oven when the broccoli is charred to your liking, about 5-7 minutes total. (Note: When my broiler has preheated sufficiently, my broccoli consistently cooks to my liking in 5 minutes with a flip after 3 minutes. Every oven is different, however, so be vigilant!)

5. 5

   Transfer broccoli to a serving platter.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, the oils in the skillet should be gently shimmering and the sesame seeds and scallions should be beginning to frizzle. Turn the heat up to medium or high and keep a close watch. As soon as you see the oil bubbling more rapidly, remove the pan from the burner and pour the oil over the broccoli.

7. 7

   Gently toss. Taste. Season with sea salt if desired — if your broccoli was nicely seasoned before going under the broiler, you might not need any additional salt. Serve immediately.