Broccoli Spears

350g broccoli, spears, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons water
freshly ground black pepper

Arrange broccoli spears, with the stalks towards the outside edges, in a large shallow dish.
Add salt to the water and pour over the broccoli.
Cover and cook for 7 minutes , then half turn dish and cook for another 4 minutes in microwave.
Leave to stand, covered for about 3 minutes.
Correct the seasoning, adding pepper to taste, before serving.
Serves 4.