Lemony Artichokes
By: Gigi Stewart
I know artichokes are not for everyone. But if you love them like I do or want to try them for the first time, I have a delicious recipe. Its also an easy recipe, you cook the artichokes in the microwave. They have a nice lemony flavor and you can dip the leaves in the buttery broth that is left after you cook them.
Artichokes are tricky to eat and I don’t think everyone has the patience for them. If you have never had fresh artichokes, here’s a link on How to eat an Artichoke. I suggest you take a look at the article, because if you don’t know what to eat or what not to, you won’t enjoy your artichoke.
Here’s the recipe. I hope you like it as much as I do. Let me know if you try it!
I know artichokes are not for everyone. But if you love them like I do or want to try them for the first time, I have a delicious recipe. Its also an easy recipe, you cook the artichokes in the microwave. They have a nice lemony flavor and you can dip the leaves in the buttery broth that is left after you cook them.
- 2 fresh artichokes (about 8 oz each)
- 8 tbsp butter or margarine, melted and divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
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Combine 6 tablespoons of butter with garlic powder and set aside.
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Cut stem off artichokes and trim the tips of leaves, then rinse. Place lemon slices in between leaves, put as many slices into the artichoke as possible by spreading the leaves and opening the artichoke.
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Arrange the artichokes in a 1 1/2 casserole. Pour butter mixture over artichokes. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for 10 – 12 mins or until fork tender.
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Combine 2 tablespoons butter with the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over cooked artichokes. Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving. Dip leaves into butter mixture left in casserole.
To cook 4 artichokes, double all ingredients and cook artichokes for 14 – 17 mins.
Enjoy!!