Steamed Artichoke

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Ingredients

1 artichoke
1 lemon
Fresh herb sprigs such as tarragon, mint, parsley and/or thyme
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
Serving Suggestion: melted butter, fruity extra-virgin olive, or mayonnaise

Directions

Cut the top quarter off the artichoke with a serrated knife. Snap off and discard any battered outer leaves. Using scissors, trim the remaining barbed leaf-ends of the artichoke. Cut the stem flush with the artichoke body. Rub the cut surfaces with a lemon half.

Fit a medium pot large enough to hold the artichoke with a steamer basket. Slice the remaining lemon and use it to line the steamer. Arrange the herb sprigs and garlic over the lemon. Put the artichoke stem-end up in the center of the steamer. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the steamer. Cover and steam over medium-high heat, adding more water if necessary, until outer leaves can be easily removed from the artichoke and the base can be readily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Serve the artichoke warm with melted butter or oil, or chilled with mayonnaise or oil.

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recipe Steamed Artichoke
carolyn sunnyvale, CA 02-20-2010
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different take
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I have made artichokes for over 20 years using the basics, lots of garlic stuffed into the artichoke, olive oil, salt and... pepper. I really liked the use of lemon and the herbs to mellow the flavor. It was good.Read more
recipe Steamed Artichoke
Anonymous 09-22-2007
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Best steamed artichoke
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best and easiest
recipe Steamed Artichoke
Dennis Torrance, CA 05-28-2007
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It was ok
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

While I'm certainly no iron chef I can cook a decent meal. This was ok by my standards. I don't blame Food Network, I think... artichokes are a lot of work for very little food. Not my favorite, but was worth a try for something different.Read more
recipe Steamed Artichoke
Anonymous 04-23-2007
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Nice and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sometimes you just need the basics and this definately fit the bill. Tasty and healthy too (even though we dipped w/ a... mayo/dijon mustard combo. Yum!).Read more
recipe Steamed Artichoke
Anonymous 01-05-2007
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Artichoke
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Steamed artichokes are the best artichokes. I would suggest after steaming the artichoke, without any seasonings, make a... special dip for the leaves and heart: look it up under arti-dip in the search.Read more