Artichoke Prudhomme - Magic Seasoning Blends

Ingredients

• 3 cups cold water
• 1½ dozen shucked oysters (we use medium-sized ones), about 3/4 pound
• 8 quarts water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4½ tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Vegetable Magic®
• 2 lemons, halved
• 6 artichokes
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup finely chopped green onions
• ¾ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese