Lupin Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Tender, garlicky artichoke hearts bathed in bright lemon oil are the kind of effortless side dish that somehow feels fancy enough for a dinner party. Canned artichoke hearts do all the heavy lifting here — once drained and halved, they steam up beautifully soft in under ten minutes. The real magic happens in the skillet, where thinly sliced garlic gently blooms in olive oil until it's golden at the edges and impossibly fragrant, then gets hit with fresh lemon juice for a punchy, silky sauce. Everything gets spooned over the artichokes on a platter, finished with a final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley if you're feeling it. The ingredient list is short and completely straightforward — olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about unexpected additives sneaking in. It works equally well as a starter, a vegetable side alongside roasted chicken or fish, or even piled onto crusty bread. Bright, savory, and ready in minutes, this one earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (14 oz each) artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large saucepan with about 1 inch of water and set a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Arrange the drained, halved artichoke hearts in a single layer in the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 8–10 minutes, until heated through and tender when pierced with a fork.
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