Artichokes Sauteed In Herb Infused Butter Recipes

GARLIC SAUTEED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Rinse artichokes under cold water, and use a sharp knife to cut the top 1/3 off of each one. Trim the stems to about 1 inch, and remove the smaller leaves from around the base. Use scissors to remove any remaining leaf tips. Cut each artichoke in half from the bottom to the top, then use a spoon to scrape out the hairy choke. Rinse again to remove any residual hairs.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and saute for about 1 minute to flavor the butter. Arrange artichoke halves cut-side down in the skillet. Saute for about 5 or 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to low, and pour in about 1/4 cup of water, cover, and let steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender. A fork should easily pierce the stem.

HERB CRUSTED SALMON AND ARTICHOKES SAUTEED IN HERB-INFUSED BUTTER

Steps:

• For the salmon: Oil the bottom of a casserole dish. Place salmon in dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chop and combine the following in a bowl: shallots, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, chile, lemon juice, olive oil. Cover salmon with mixture, and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a fork pulls out smoothly from thickest part of the salmon.
• For the artichokes sauteed in herb infused butter: In a large skillet over medium high heat, add butter and oil. Saute onions, garlic, chile, herbs, reduce heat, making sure garlic doesn't burn. Once oil is infused, place artichoke, heart side down, into oil. Saute for a few minutes, and then add enough water to steam them. Cover and reduce heat. Steam artichokes gently for up to 2 hours, or until flesh removes from leaves easily. More water will need to be added to the pan periodically. Serve with lemon-garlic-butter for dipping.

ARTICHOKES SAUTEED IN HERB INFUSED BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add butter and oil.
• Sauté onions, garlic, chile, and herbs, reduce heat, making sure garlic doesn't burn.
• Once oil is infused, place artichoke, heart side down, into oil.
• Sauté for a few minutes, and then add enough water to steam them.
• Cover and reduce heat.
• Steam artichokes gently for up to 2 hours, or until flesh removes from leaves easily.
• More water will need to be added to the pan periodically.
• Serve with lemon-garlic-butter for dipping.