Not long after I started food blogging I came across the concept of artichokes. They looked pretty interesting and I wanted to try them but it seemed that I had missed them. Not too long ago I was in the grocery store when I saw some and I picked them up right away. I had bookmarked several artichoke recipes and the one that most interested me was the grilled artichokes with lemon aioli by Proud Italian Cook . I was not too sure which bits you were supposed to eat and which you were not supposed to eat but I stumbled through it. Artichokes require a bit of prep work. First, the outer leaves can be prickly so you want to trim them with scissors. The fuzzy centers and scratchy leaves near the center are also removed. The “heart” of the artichoke is then cooked. The base of the leaves is eaten along with the part that the leaves are attached to. Although it was a bit of work to cleanup/prep the artichokes it was a fun experience and the results were worth it. I enjoyed the artichokes and look forward to using them again.
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli
ingredients
- * artichokes
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Cut the top off of the artichoke.
- Trim the outer leaves with scissors.
- Cut the artichokes into quarters.
- Remove the fuzzy centers and scratchy leaves.
- Soak in lemon water until ready to cook.
- Cook in a pot of salted water until tender.
- Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
- Toss the artichokes with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Grill the artichokes until golden brown.
Lemon Aioli
ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Mix everything.
i looooooooove artichokes. yum~
Artichokes are my favorite.. I love your Aioli recipe as well and I can think of a few things to use this with!!
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I love artichokes, never thought to try them on the grill!
wow yum! grilled artichokes take on an amazing flavor – great recipe!
Like others have noted, artichokes are also one of my favorite foods ever.
I’m gonna grab me one tonight and make it just like this. YUUUUM.
This is the way I love artichokes, just so full of flavor this way! Beautiful.
Hi Kevin, I applaud you! (clap, clap) You did a terrific job with your artichokes, they look so good, and I’m so glad you enjoyed them. You make me want to throw some on the grill right now!Thanks for the link love!
Marie
I’m intimidated by preparing artichokes; but you’ve inspired me, Kevin!! Bravo!!
oh, this look so superbe!
sadly and honestly, i’ve never tried artichokes! the what-to-eat and what-not-to-eat sounds kinda profound!
Kevin I really love artichokes but never eat grilled, I will try soon!! Like how look! and are really yummy! xGloria
I am so happy to hear I am not the only one in the world who has not tried an artichoke. But now I may be the last one…this looks like a tasty way to prepare them-if you liked them, which now I’m determined to find out.
I’ve never tried an artichoke before. I saw Alton Brown doing them once, and that scared me, looks like a lot of prep work. They sure look good though (once someone else has done the prep/cleanup). 🙂
Alton Brown gives a great explanation for preparing artichokes… The only way I knew before AB enlightened me was to steam or boil them and then pick the leaves and dip them in butter…
These really look good, I’ll have to try grillin’ them somewhere
oh they look very yummy!!!!!!!!!!
oooh, very yummy. Artichokes are my favorite! The lemon aioli seems like it would pretty versatile.
You’re killing me. those look fan-fricken-tastic.
Aaaah, artichokes! Love them! I’ve never had them grilled before. Yours look terrific and that lemon aioli sounds tasty, too!
It does take a lot of prepping to cook artichokes but it’s always worth it. The lemon aioli sounds perfect for this.
I love artichokes but don’t like the prep work. Yours look mighty fine!
I love artichokes so much. Even better with aioli. Looks great
Although I have eaten artichokes in the past someone else has always made them.
I’ve always steered clear of artichokes, not really knowing what to do with them. Thanks for showing the way, you are a valiant crusader in the kitchen.
Great recipe, Kevin, and I love that this is done on the grill.
i havent tried this before…how does it taste like?
I love – love – love artichokes. I’m gonna have to try this one though.
-DTW
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I’ve never tasted artichokes before 😛 You make them look really good!
great job on preparing the artichokes 🙂
Hee, the “concept” of artichokes! Anyway, those look really, really delicious! I want one! If only they didn’t cost an arm and a leg here. I would gladly prep hundreds of them if I could eat them any time I wanted!
Yet another thing I’ve never had is artichokes – I must try them, I love the aioli you made.
Delicious
Hey hey, nice find Kevin…Marie offers up some great food and these grilled artichokes look fab!
I must confess that I have never eaten artichokes, they have always intimidated me 🙂 This dish looks wonderful, hope you saved me a bite?
i have never cooked with artichokes yet! i just might try it .. they’ve always been intimidating to me. looks delicious!
I had never had a fresh artichoke until my husband introduced them to me about 3 years ago. Now we eat them all the time! I’ve never grilled them, though, and this sounds delicious!
I have never had an artichoke in my life. I have been wanting to try them and this looks like a recipe I could handle! Thanks Kevin!
Thanks for explaining how to cut up the artichokes. I look at them and they seem to have a force field around them. They look great all golden like that.
I tried to work with artichokes before I really knew what I was doing in the kitchen. I peeled away every leaf expecting some distinct change when I got to the heart. I realized I did it wrong when absolutely nothing remained, lol. I should probably revisit this veggie since you made them look good. Hopefully I fare better this go around!
Kevin – artichokes are waaay too much work for me. But I did wish that someone would make them for me!
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I had artichokes many years ago that was roasted in the oven stuffed with rice,ground meat and the tender center of the artichoke that my ex mother-in-law would cook.
Yours look great and a different way to cook them, another recipe in my ‘must try’ folder.
i dream of that dish
that right there? that is perfection…
bravisimo!
I did in fact actually make this last night. Loved the ailoi. Thanks for the unintended suggestion, cause it really made my dinner. 🙂
i love artichokes. i just wish they were easier to prepare
Looks delicious. I am a recent convert to the artichoke. And the idea of the lemon ailoi is very clever.
I love artichokes but man do I hate prepping them. Hence why I have fell in love with artichokes in oil.
Nice use of the grill on the artichokes!
thanks for the recipe…IT is amazin!!!!!!!
Glad you’ve discovered artichokes – they are a real treat! But as you say, quite a lot of prep work required. The end result is always worth it for me though…
There is a Spanish tapas restaurant in San Fran that I used to go to all the time and they made the best grilled baby artichokes…i miss them!!
I love grilled artichokes! Definitely one of my favorite things to eat as an appetizer!
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