Microwave Steamed Artichoke with Garlic Butter
@allrecipes demonstrates a quick and easy method for cooking a single artichoke in the microwave in under 12 minutes, served with a simple garlic lemon butter dip.
Ingredients
- 1 artichoke
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the artichoke by cutting off the stem end. Use kitchen shears to trim the pointy tips off the outer leaves.
- 2
Cut about an inch off the top of the artichoke to expose the center.
- 3
Place the trimmed artichoke face down in a microwave-safe bowl with about a half cup of water.
- 4
Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap.
- 5
Microwave on high for 12 minutes. The creator suggests doing this in two 6-minute intervals.
- 6
While the artichoke cooks, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine minced garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Add the butter to the garlic mixture and microwave until fully melted.
- 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the artichoke from the bowl and place it on a plate. Squeeze additional lemon juice over the top if desired.
- 9
Serve the steamed artichoke immediately with the warm garlic butter for dipping.
