Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli

Let’s face it, unless it’s in some cheesy dip, artichokes don’t get too much love.  This recipe for grilled artichokes with lemon garlic aioli takes them to another level.

To start, you’ll want to clean your artichokes. With a halved lemon nearby, cut off the top inch of each artichoke then the tips off of each leaf. Rub all cuts with the lemon to prevent browning.

Slice them in half & clean out the thistle with a spoon. Rinse them under cold water to remove all dirt & thistle.

Fill a large pot with about 3 inches of water & a sliced lemon. Steam the artichokes for about 15 minutes or until soft.

While the artichokes steam, prep the lemon garlic aioli. Chop the garlic & place all ingredients in a  small bowl. Place the blade of an immersion blender over the yolk & begin blending. Hold the blade over the yolk for about 30 seconds then slowly move the blade around until emulsified. Refrigerate.

Drizzle the steamed artichokes with oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Heat the grill to medium heat & grill the artichokes for about 8 minutes.

Once the artichokes are nice & charred, serve with the lemon garlic aioli.

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli

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Take artichokes to another level on the grill with a side of lemon garlic aioli.

Servings	Prep Time
8 halves	10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings Prep Time 8 halves 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli Print Recipe Take artichokes to another level on the grill with a side of lemon garlic aioli. Servings Prep Time 8 halves 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings Prep Time 8 halves 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Artichokes

• 4 artichokes
• 2 lemons

Lemon Garlic Aioli

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Servings: halves

Instructions

Cut & Clean the Artichokes

1. Slice one of the lemons in half and keep close to rub all cuts of the artichoke with the lemon juice.
2. Cut off the top inch of each artichoke & trim the tips of each of the leaves. Trim the bottom of the stem.
3. Cut the artichokes in half & with a spoon scoop out the thistle. Rinse under cold water and rub with the lemon.

Steam the Artichokes

1. Slice the other lemon and place in a large pot with about 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil.
2. Arrange the artichoke halves in a steamer basket and suspend over the water. Cover and reduce heat. Steam for about 15 minutes. While the artichokes steam, prepare the aioli.

Lemon Garlic Aioli

1. Mince the garlic and place in a small bowl with the olive oil, egg, salt, pepper and chopped garlic. Juice the lemon into the mix.
2. With an immersion blender, place the blade over the egg yolk and blend. Hold the blade over the yolk for 30 seconds, then slowly move the blender through the mix to emulsify.
3. Cover and refrigerate.

Grill the Artichokes

1. Drizzle the steamed artichokes with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the artichokes face down on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and serve with the aioli and a lemon wedge.

Recipe Notes

You can also steam artichokes in the microwave.

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