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Steamed Artichokes With Lemon Butter Recipe

Jonathan Hirsch|March 2, 2014 4:25 pm EST

Steamed Artichokes With Lemon Butter Recipe

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Here is an easy and classic way to prepare delicious artichokes with a simple lemon butter dipping sauce. 

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 4 artichokes
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium sized onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Directions

1. Remove stems, leaving only 1/2'' at the base of the artichoke. Remive smaller, tougher leaves and cut off tips.
2. Add artichokes bottoms up in boiling water. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove artochokes from water with kitchen tongs.
4. Serve with lemon butter.
5. Heat butter in small saucepan on medium heat, until melted.
6. Remove from heat and add lemon and minced parsley.