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Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Butter

By Alison Roman

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Steamed Artichokes with Garlic ButterMichael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4 large artichokes (about 2 1/2 pounds), leaving about 1/2" long
2" of water
Salt
Pepper
1 halved lemon
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
1 finely grated garlic clove

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Trim stems from 4 large artichokes (about 2 1/2 pounds), leaving about 1/2" long. Snap off any browned leaves, then remove top fourth of artichokes; discard. If you like, use kitchen scissors to snip off any thorns.

    Step 2

    Bring 2" of water to a simmer in a large pot. Fit with a steamer basket and place artichokes inside; season with salt and pepper. Cover and steam until leaves pull out easily and hearts are tender (a paring knife will meet with no resistance), 70–80 minutes. Remove from heat; squeeze 1 halved lemon over.

    Step 3

    Mix 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter and 1 finely grated garlic clove in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve with artichokes.

TagsArtichokeVegetableLemonCitrusFruitStarterDinnerBrunchNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit

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