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Artichokes in Herbed Butter Sauce

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups dry white wine
  
• 1/3 cup minced shallots
  
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 1 tsp oregano, crushed
  
• 3 Tbsp butter, chilled
  
• 1 Tbsp minced parsley
  
• 4 medium California artichokes
  






Instructions



1. To cook artichokes: Stand prepared artichokes in a deep saucepan with 3 inches of boiling salted water. Cover and boil gently for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the artichoke or until a petal near the center pulls out easily. Stand artichokes upside down to drain.
   
   
2. To make the sauce: Heat wine and shallots over medium heat until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup. Add lemon juice and oregano. Cool slightly; return pan to low heat. Slowly add butter in small amounts, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Garnish with parsley.
   
   Serve cooked artichokes with the sauce for dipping.
   
   Serves 4
   
   






Final Comments


Variation: You can add a little olive oil, lemon juice, and/or herbs to the cooking water when cooking the artichokes, for added flavor.