Recipes

Steamed Artichokes

We love these everyday springtime delicacies for their simplicity.

  • Serves

    serves 2

  • Cook

    50 minutes

ANDRÉ BARANOWSKI

By SAVEUR Editors


Published on February 18, 2009

We love these everyday springtime delicacies for their simplicity. Pair steamed artichokes with drawn butter or with one of our favorite dipping sauces. Click here for more dipping sauce recipes.

Ingredients

  • 2 large artichokes
  • 12 tsp. kosher salt
  • Clarified butter, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium pot, bring 1 inch of water to a boil over high heat. Place a small rack or steaming basket in the bottom of the pot.

Step 2

Using a serrated-blade knife, cut off the stems of the artichokes so that they sit flat. Cut off top third of artichokes. Using kitchen shears, trim the pointed tops from the leaves. Transfer artichokes to the saucepan and sprinkle with salt; cover and steam over medium-high heat until tender, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the steamed artichokes to 2 plates. Serve with drawn butter, if desired.

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