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Steamed Artichokes with Salsa Verde

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Steamed Artichokes with Salsa Verde

Steamed Artichokes with Salsa Verde

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Equipment

  • Steamer Basket - Ideal for steaming artichokes efficiently and evenly.

  • Artichoke Spinner (optional) - Helps in cleaning and prepping artichokes by removing tough outer leaves.

  • High-Speed Blender (16-cup) - For making homemade salsa verde from scratch; ensures smooth consistency.

  • Kitchen Scale - Ensuring precise measurements of ingredients can help achieve the best flavor balance.

  • Citrus Juicer - Essential if you plan to incorporate lemon juice into your salsa verde, enhancing taste and color.

  • Measuring Spoons & Cups Set - Precise measurements are key in cooking; especially useful for a recipe like this with potentially multiple ingredients.

  • Silicone Spatula Set - Essential for mixing and scraping the bowl contents; helpful in preparation of salsa verde and any other components.

  • Kitchen Shears - Useful for cutting herbs or trimming artichokes, making them ready to steam.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

  • 2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed

  • 3 tablespoons chopped shallot

  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves

  • 1 anchovy fillet

  • Pinch of dried crushed red pepper

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

  • 2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar

  • 4 medium globe artichokes

  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add fennel seeds and toast until aromatic and beginning to darken, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to processor. Add parsley, capers, shallot, garlic, tarragon, anchovy, and crushed red pepper to processor. Puree until coarse paste forms, scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in oil, cream, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Salsa verde can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Instruction 2

Lay 1 artichoke on its side and cut off top third; cut off stem at base of artichoke. Using scissors, cut top 1/2 inch off each remaining leaf. Rub all cut surfaces with lemon, squeezing slightly to release juice. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
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Instruction 3

Place rack on bottom of large pot. Add enough water just to touch rack. Bring to boil. Place artichokes on rack in pot. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam artichokes until tender, adding more water if necessary, about 30 minutes.
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Instruction 4

Transfer 1 artichoke to each of 4 plates. Cool 10 minutes. Divide salsa verde among 4 small bowls and serve alongside artichokes.
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