Steamed Artichokes with Herb-Caper Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, and dill)
- 2 tablespoons chopped drained capers
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 large artichokes, trimmed
- Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl; season herb mayonnaise with salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.
- Place steamer rack in large pot.
- Add just enough water to touch bottom of rack.
- Place artichokes on rack.
- Bring water to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam until artichokes are tender when base is pierced with small sharp knife, adding more water to pot as needed, about 50 minutes.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
- Leave artichokes in uncovered steamer; let stand at room temperature.
- Resteam until heated through.
- Place artichokes on plates; cool 10 minutes.
- Serve with herb mayonnaise.
mayonnaise, fresh herbs, capers, extravirgin olive oil, mustard, artichokes
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-artichokes-with-herb-caper-mayonnaise-241907 (may not work)