Steamed Artichoke with Lemon Butter

Tender, fresh artichokes take center stage in this elegant yet simple recipe for Steamed Artichoke with Lemon Butter. Packed with heart-healthy nutrients, these artichokes are steamed to perfection until their leaves are irresistibly tender and paired with a rich, velvety lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and fresh parsley. This dish highlights the natural, nutty flavor of artichokes while offering a bright citrus kick in the dipping sauce, making it an ideal appetizer or side dish. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser perfect for entertaining or elevating a cozy night at home. Discover the perfect balance of earthy and tangy flavors with this easy-to-make culinary delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Large fresh artichokes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Water
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Prepare the artichokes by trimming the stem to leave about 1 inch, removing the outer tough leaves, and cutting off the top inch of the artichoke. Use kitchen shears to trim the sharp tips of the remaining leaves.

Step 3

Halve the lemon and rub it over the cut surfaces of the artichokes to prevent browning.

Step 4

Place a steaming basket or rack over the simmering water in the pot. Arrange the prepared artichokes in the basket, facing upwards.

Step 5

Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the artichokes for about 35-40 minutes, or until the leaves can be easily pulled off and the heart is tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 6

While the artichokes are steaming, prepare the lemon butter sauce. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Step 7

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the melted butter, and add a minced garlic clove. Stir and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Once the artichokes are cooked, remove them from the pot and serve immediately with the lemon butter dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(846.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	550.8

Total Fat 48.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 2626.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 3.5g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.2mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1083.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.2%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 21.5%