Pescatarian Turmeric-Ginger Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes are one of those dishes that feel luxurious and hands-off at the same time, and this version leans into warm, earthy spices to make them genuinely memorable. The artichokes are steamed over a fragrant bath of turmeric, ginger, smashed garlic, and lemon, so every leaf absorbs a subtle golden warmth before it even hits the dipping sauce. That sauce — a bright, whisked blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and matching spices — is simple to pull together while the pot does all the heavy lifting. Pulling leaves one by one and dragging them through that tangy, spiced oil is the kind of slow, satisfying eating that makes a meal feel like an occasion. Artichokes can seem intimidating to prep, but a sharp knife, a pair of kitchen scissors, and a quick rub of lemon are all it takes to get them ready for the pot. This is naturally plant-forward and fits seamlessly into a pescatarian table without any substitutions or workarounds — just whole, clean ingredients doing exactly what they should.
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4 servings
For the artichokes
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups water
For the dipping sauce
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the artichokes: cut off the top 1 inch of each artichoke with a sharp knife, snip the sharp tips from the outer leaves with kitchen scissors, and trim the stem to about 1 inch. Rub all cut surfaces immediately with one of the lemon halves to prevent browning.
- 2
Pour the water into a large pot and add the turmeric, ginger, smashed garlic, black pepper, salt, and the squeezed lemon halves. Set a steamer basket inside the pot — the water level should sit just below the basket. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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