Mike's Steamed Artichokes & Parmesan Aioli

• 2 large Artichokes room temp
• 1 tbsp Whole Peppercorns
• 2 large Garlic Cloves smashed
• 1 large Lemon quartered
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 large Steamer Basket
• 1 large Pot With Lid
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup Fine Grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Fine Minced Garlic
• 1 Squeezed Lemon Quarter
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1/3 cup Artichokes In Water drained - fine chop - optional
• 1 Cube Melted Butter

1. Rinse artichokes.
2. Pull any brown leaves off.
3. Cut off 3/4" off the tops and the entire stem with a serrated knife.
4. Wipe a lemon wedge on the top and bottom of artichokes to prevent early browning.
5. Add all herbs and seasonings +3 or 4 squeezed lemon wedges to a large pot with approximately 2" water and place your steamer basket inside.
6. Water should not rise above basket base.
7. Place artichokes in basket - stem side up.
8. Heat up se
9. Serve artichokes hot and your Parmesan Aioli dip cold.
10. If, serving with melted or clarified butter, serve that hot as well.
11. Also, serve with additional lemon wedges.
12. Enjoy!

artichokes room temp, peppercorns, garlic, lemon quartered, bay leaf, steamer basket, lid, mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, quarter, salt, parsley, artichokes in, butter

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348024-mikes-steamed-artichokes-parmesan-aioli (may not work)