Description
Roasted artichokes meet garlic butter in this stunning side dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. These tender artichoke halves get gloriously golden in the oven.
Ingredients
2 large fresh artichokes
1 lemon, halved (for rubbing)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut off the top third of each artichoke with a sharp knife. Use kitchen scissors to trim the pointy tips off the remaining leaves.
2. Slice each artichoke in half lengthwise and scoop out the fuzzy choke with a spoon. Rub the cut surfaces with lemon to prevent browning.
3. Combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
4. Place artichoke halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Generously brush the garlic butter over each half, making sure to get it between the leaves.
5. Cover the baking sheet tightly with foil. Roast for 35-40 minutes until the leaves pull away easily and the artichokes are tender.
6. Remove the foil and brush with more garlic butter. Roast uncovered for another 10 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
7. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra garlic butter for dipping.
Notes
Choose artichokes that feel heavy for their size with tightly packed leaves. Squeeze them – they should squeak slightly.
Rub with lemon immediately after cutting to prevent browning. Store prepped artichokes in lemon water if making ahead.
Check for doneness at 35 minutes – a leaf should pull away easily and a knife should slide into the heart without resistance.
Make extra garlic butter and save it in the fridge for bread, pasta, or vegetables all week.
Add a tablespoon of white wine to your garlic butter mixture for subtle depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean