Roasted Baby Artichokes With A Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc Recipes

ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH A LEMON HERB BEURRE BLANC

Steps:

• Artichokes -- In a large bowl add the artichokes (thawed) and add the olive oil, lemon pepper and salt and toss well to combine. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and cook at 425 for 15-20 minutes until they are warmed through and starting to get brown. Remove to a serving platter.
• Sauce -- In a small sauce pan, add the white wine, vinegar and the shallots and heat to medium to medium-high until the sauce is reduced by half. It doesn't take long 3-4 minutes is all. Add the cream and cook another 1-2 minutes -- Don't boil. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the butter until creamy and melted. Then add in the lemon and fresh herbs.
• Serve -- Drizzle the sauce over the roasted artichokes. If you have any sauce left, serve a small sauce container on the serving platter for people to help themselves.
• Remember all "veggies" are good with this. Asparagus, cauliflower, beans, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.
• ENJOY!

PAN ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Peel off and discard the tough outer petals of the artichokes; trim top and stem end and quarter (there should be no choke in the center, if there is remove it).
• Place artichokes in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice, and cover with water.
• Use a wide, heavy, non-aluminum skillet, and heat 1/2 inch of olive oil over medium heat.
• Drain and blot the artichokes and add to skillet when oil is nearly smoking; season with salt and pepper, stirring to coat with oil.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until they just start to brown a little and are fork tender, about 5 to 7 minutes; stir in red pepper, garlic, and parsley and let cook a minute or two.
• Transfer to a platter, season with coarse salt and serve with lemon wedges, or drizzle with a tiny amount of red wine vinegar.
• Eat hot or room temperature.

ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Prepare artichokes. Remove the tough outer leaves of the artichokes and trim the stems. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer green layer from the stem. Cut off the top third of the head to remove the tough ends of the leaves, then split it down the middle. Rub with lemon as you work so they don't turn brown.
• Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic. Lay the artichoke halves cut-side up in a roasting dish and drizzle with the olive oil mixture. Roast in the oven until the artichokes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• To serve, top with the cheese and garnish with the parsley.

ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cut off the top quarter of each artichoke and snap off the fibrous outer leaves until you reach the yellow leaves.
• With a paring knife, trim the dark green exterior from the base of the artichoke as well as the exterior of the stem.
• Trim a thin slice from the end of the stem, then cut the artichoke in half, slicing from tip to stem.
• Drop the trimmed artichoke into a bowl of acidulated water until ready to cook.
• Drain the trimmed artichokes and toss with enough olive oil to coat lightly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and place cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in a 400°F oven, turning after 15 minutes, until artichokes can be easily pierced with a skewer, about 25 minutes total.
• While still hot, sprinkle with lemon juice and more salt to taste.