Artichokes Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

served with lemon and butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Artichokes
Start by rinsing the fresh artichokes under cold water to remove any dirt. Trim the stems and remove any small leaves at the base.
2
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and set aside one half for juicing. Slice the other half into wedges for serving.

3
Boil the Artichokes
In a large pot, fill with water and add 1 tsp of salt. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add the cleaned artichokes, making sure they are submerged. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add the juice from the reserved lemon half. Stir well to combine.

5
Plate the Artichokes
Once the artichokes are tender, remove them from the pot and let them cool slightly. Serve on a platter with lemon wedges and drizzle the melted lemon butter over the top.
6
Enjoy
To eat, pull off the outer leaves, dip the fleshy end into the lemon butter, and scrape with your teeth. Repeat until you reach the heart of the artichoke.