Ingredients

  • 4 whole artichokes
  • 5 Tbsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. onion, grated
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
  • 2 c. cream
  • 3/4 c. dry white wine
  • 1 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 lb. fresh crabmeat

Method

  • Remove stems and tough outer leaves from artichokes.
  • Use scissors to trim the sharp tips remaining on the artichoke leaves. Stand artichokes upright in deep saucepan large enough to hold them snugly.
  • Add 4 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the olive oil to 2 to 3-inches of water.
  • Cover and boil gently 45 minutes until tender or until the base can be pierced with a fork. Lift out the cooked artichokes.
  • Hold the bottom and press each artichoke firmly on your work surface to loosen the leaves. Leave them upside-down to drain on paper towels.