Crock Pot Fresh Artichokes With Lemon Butter Sauce
Description:
Indulge in the divine flavors of tender, succulent artichokes bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce, all effortlessly prepared in your crock pot. This recipe promises to elevate your culinary prowess and leave your taste buds craving for more. Perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to leisurely weekend gatherings, this dish is a delightful celebration of wholesome goodness and vibrant flavors.
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Vegetable, Weeknight, Easy
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 369
- Fat Content: 31.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 81.3mg
- Sodium Content: 444.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24g
- Fiber Content: 10.4g
- Sugar Content: 3.6g
- Protein Content: 6.3g
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Artichokes | 2 |
| Hot water | 6 cups |
| Lemons | 4 |
| Butter | 1/3 cup |
| Lemon juice | 3 tbsp |
| Seasoning salt | 1/4 tsp |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- With a sharp knife, slice about 1 inch off the top of each artichoke, ensuring to remove any tough outer leaves.
- Trim the stem near the base of each artichoke using scissors.
- With scissors, trim about 1/2 inch off the top of each leaf to remove any thorny tips.
- Using a sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically, and then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center of the choke.
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Cooking:
- Place the prepared artichoke halves in your crock pot.
- Add hot water to the crock pot until the artichokes are partially submerged.
- Slice two of the lemons and add the slices to the crock pot.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until the artichokes are tender and fully cooked.
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Lemon Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Squeeze the juice from the remaining two lemons and add it to the melted butter.
- Season the sauce with seasoning salt to taste.
- Stir in the lemon juice and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until heated through and well combined.
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Serving:
- Once the artichokes are cooked, carefully remove them from the crock pot and drain any excess liquid.
- Serve the tender artichokes warm, accompanied by the delightful lemon butter sauce for dipping.
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Enjoy:
- Delight in the exquisite flavors of the tender artichokes dipped in the tangy lemon butter sauce, savoring each bite as a culinary masterpiece.
- Share the joy of this delectable dish with your loved ones and relish in the moments of togetherness it brings.
Embrace the simplicity and elegance of this Crock Pot Fresh Artichokes With Lemon Butter Sauce recipe, and let its irresistible flavors transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a gourmet delight, this dish is sure to leave a lasting impression and become a cherished favorite in your repertoire of recipes.
