¼ cup butter or margarine

¼ cup water

1 lemon, juiced

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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

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1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid.

Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green.

Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.