4 whole artichokes
4 lemons, divided
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
2 tablespoons salt
1 stick salted butter, cut 8 pieces
Trim the stems of the artichokes to about 2 inches. Bring 4 quarts of
water to a boil in a large saucepot. Halve 3 lemons and squeeze juice into
water. Add lemon halves, coriander seeds, and salt; cook 5 minutes.
Place artichokes in the cooking liquid, and cover with a heavy plate to
keep them from floating. Boil 15 minutes, until a paring knife, inserted where
the stem meets the bottom, comes out easily.
In a small bowl, melt butter in a microwave. Mix in juice of remaining
lemon.
Serve each person one whole artichoke, accompanied by a ramekin of butter
sauce and a large bowl for discarded leaves.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories 315, Fat 28 g, Carbs 13.4 g, Fiber 7 g.
