New Orleans Style Boiled/Steamed Artichokes – a delicious recipe with Water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Note: To eat, pull off a leaf and scrape the meat off the tender end with your front teeth.
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Dip the ends of the leaves in melted butter if desired.
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When you reach the center cone of purple prickly leaves, remove it.
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This is the choke that protects the heart.
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Now, scrape away the thistle fuzz covering the artichoke heart.
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The heart is the meatiest part of the artichoke.
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Steamed Artichokes (Stove Top)
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Method:
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Put Franks Famous Creole Seasoning in a large pot and bring to a simmer.
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Trim off 1/2 inch of the artichokes stems and thorny tips of each leaf of the artichokes and discard.
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Place the artichokes in the steaming liquid, bottom up.
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Cover and simmer for about 40-45 minutes.
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When done remove immediately from the water and drain upside down.
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Place the artichokes; stem side down, on platters with hot melted butter.
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Steamed Artichokes (Pressure Cooker)
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Method:
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Trim off 1/2 inch of the artichokes stems and thorny tips of each leaf of the artichokes and discard.
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Put two artichokes on a rack in a pressure cooker.
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Add Franks Famous Creole Seasoning.
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Seal the cooker, let the pressure rise, then lower the heat and cook for about 12 minutes.
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Cool cooker under cold water.
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Serve the artichoke warm with hot melted butter.
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Steamed Artichokes (Microwave)
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Method:
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Trim off 1/2 inch of the artichokes stems and thorny tips of each leaf of the artichokes and discard.
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Put two artichokes in a plastic bag, twisting end to close bag.
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Place bag on plate.
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Microwave on High 14 to 16 minutes.
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Turn dish 2 times.
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Franks Famous Creole Seasoning may be added on after cooking.
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Let stand 3 minutes.
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Serve the artichoke warm with hot melted butter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 3 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Medium Sized Fresh Artichoke, 1 quart Cold Water, 1 Tablespoon Franks Famous Creole Seasoning (See Recipe).
Yes, New Orleans Style Boiled/Steamed Artichokes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.