Steamed Whole Artichokes with Italian Salsa Verde
This may become your new favorite way to eat green.
Recipe by Joe Piccirillo
Start to Finish: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes for cooling) | Servings: Makes 2 artichokes |
Ingredients
- 2 large artichokes, trimmed
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp. chopped shallots
- 1 tbsp. chopped drained capers
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 2 tbsp. juice
Preparation
Place 1 artichoke, top-end down, in microwavable bowl with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high for 8 minutes. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining artichoke. Uncover artichokes; chill until cool. Loosen leaves on artichokes. In bowl, mix remaining ingredients; season salsa. Serve with artichokes.