Easy Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes With Dipping Sauces

A perfectly cooked artichoke half with
two savory dipping sauces.

Ingredients:
2 large artichokes
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method:
Cover the artichokes with water for 5 minutes. Drain. Trim the stems and cut  1/2 to 1 inch off of the petals, to remove the thorns. Place the steamer rack and 2 cups of water in the basin of an Instant Pot. Place artichokes, stem down, on the steamer rack and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the venting knob to the sealed position. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes and then use the quick release. While the artichokes are cooking, prepare the dipping sauces.
Cut the artichokes in half and serve with your choice of dipping sauces. Makes 2 to 4 servings.

Garlic Butter Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 pinches of sea salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Melt the butter, in a small skillet or saucepan, over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute just until golden brown. (Be careful not to burn.) Turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the salt and lemon juice. Serve.

Garlic Mayo Sauce:
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Melt the butter, in a small skillet or saucepan, over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute just until golden brown. (Be careful not to burn.)  Turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly. Place the mayo and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk, or stir, to blend. Whisk in the garlic butter and serve.

Nutritional info per serving (1/2 artichoke with both Garlic Butter and Garlic Mayo Sauces) approximately:
248.67 calories ~ 20.22 grams fat ~ 10.5 grams  net carbs ~ 4.23 grams protein

Notes:  Half of a large artichoke is quite filling and it ts even better with the garlic dipping sauces. I like both sauces, but my husband doesn't care for mayo, so he is happy with just the Garlic Butter Sauce.