Lemon Garlic Brocolli

1 large bunch broccoli, trimmed, or about 1 pound of frozen broccoli flowerets

3 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste, optional

Steam broccoli until tender but firm, about 5 to 7 minutes. Heat the butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the cooked broccoli, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, cooking briefly to combine.