Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Butter Dipping Sauce

Instructions

1. With a large knife, cut stems off artichokes so they sit flat on the plate.
2. While working with one artichoke, place others in a large bowl of water and the lemon juice.
3. This will prevent the artichokes from discoloring.
4. Cut off top ? of artichoke.
5. Clip points off remaining bottom outer leaves.
6. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
7. In a large pot, place 1 – 2 inches of water in the bottom with sea salt and steam artichokes for 20 – 30 minutes (depending on their size) until one of the leaves pulls out easily.
8. Drain and serve upright with lemon butter sauce or chill and serve with a vinaigrette or flavored mayonnaise (such as Balsamic Vinaigrette, Dijon Vinaigrette or Tarragon Mayonnaise)

Lemon butter sauce

1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients and serve in small dipping bowls.