Artichoke Hearts Green Peas And Mushrooms In A Lemon Sauce Recipes

ARTICHOKE HEARTS, GREEN PEAS AND MUSHROOMS IN A LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the artichoke hearts in a non-reactive bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of the fresh lemon juice over them and stir carefully. Set aside.
• In a medium non-stick, non-reactive skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute, stirring constantly just until they release their juices, about 2 minutes. The mushrooms should not be slimey!
• Add the green peas, broth, and the remaining lemon juice. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover pan, reduce the heat and simmer gently until the green peas are just tender (10-15 minutes for fresh peas and 3-5 minutes for frozen peas.).
• Uncover pot and add the artichoke hearts including the lemon juice in which the hearts were marinating. With pan still uncovered, over low heat, stirring gently, cook until heated through.
• Serve with pasta and a loaf of artisan bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

GREEN PEAS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add peas and.
• cook 5 minutes or until just tender.
• Drain thoroughly.
• While peas are cooking, heat oil in a non-stick skillet and saute mushrooms and green onions until tender.
• Combine with peas and toss with soy sauce.
• Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE HEARTS IN LEMON-PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• If using fresh artichokes, trim away the tough outer leaves and remove the choke. Bring a large saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Drain the artichokes, add them to the boiling water along with the lemon half, and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. (There is no need to parboil frozen artichoke hearts).
• If using salt-packed capers, soak in water to cover for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry. If using brine-packed capers, rinse under cold running water, then drain and pat dry. Set the artichokes and the capers aside.
• In a saute or deep frying pan, heat 2 Tb of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and saute lightly until softened and golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic, parsley, and artichokes, and cook, tossing every so often and adding a little more oil if the artichokes begin to scorch, until they are fragrant and lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Season the artichokes to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add 2 more Tb of olive oil, 1 cup of stock, the capers, lemon zest (if using), lemon juice, and the basil. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until the artichokes are tender and the liquid has evaporated to a thickened and flavorful sauce, about 20 minutes. If the liquid is in danger of boiling away before the artichokes are tender, add more stock as needed.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot or at room temperature.

PEAS AND ARTICHOKES (GREECE)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add peas, lemon juice, pinch of sugar & chopped dill.
• Cover & cook about 10 minutes, or until peas are tender, then drain & keep warm.
• Cut off root ends of green onions & trim green tops, leaving about 1 inch of green attached.
• In a saucepan heat olive oil & cook onions to soften.
• Cut artichoke hearts into halves or quarters & add to onions.
• Add peas, salt & pepper & cook for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

FISH WITH ARTICHOKE LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree the artichoke hearts with the capers, parsley, garlic, broth, egg holk and lemon juice, scraping down the sides.
• With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream, blending teh sauce until it is smooth.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the sauce around the cooked fish fillets and then garnish with the lemon slices and more parsley.