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Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

[heart_this] · Jul 28, 2008 · 49 Comments

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

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

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6
ingredients
  • * artichokes
  • 1 lemon (juice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Cut the top off of the artichoke.
  2. Trim the outer leaves with scissors.
  3. Cut the artichokes into quarters.
  4. Remove the fuzzy centers and scratchy leaves.
  5. Soak in lemon water until ready to cook.
  6. Cook in a pot of salted water until tender.
  7. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
  8. Toss the artichokes with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  9. Grill the artichokes until golden brown.
Lemon Aioli

Lemon Aioli

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6
ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 lemon (juice and zest)
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Mix everything.
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Comments

  1. Lina says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    i looooooooove artichokes. yum~

    Reply
  2. Cathy C says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Artichokes are my favorite.. I love your Aioli recipe as well and I can think of a few things to use this with!!

    Cheers
    Cathy
    http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com

    Reply
  3. Erika says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    I love artichokes, never thought to try them on the grill!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    wow yum! grilled artichokes take on an amazing flavor – great recipe!

    Reply
  5. melissa says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:56 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. noble pig says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    This is the way I love artichokes, just so full of flavor this way! Beautiful.

    Reply
  7. Proud Italian Cook says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:07 am

    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

    Reply
  8. VeggieGirl says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:19 am

    I’m intimidated by preparing artichokes; but you’ve inspired me, Kevin!! Bravo!!

    Reply
  9. maybelles parents says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:31 am

    oh, this look so superbe!

    Reply
  10. Mrs Ergül says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:09 am

    sadly and honestly, i’ve never tried artichokes! the what-to-eat and what-not-to-eat sounds kinda profound!

    Reply
  11. Gloria says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:10 am

    Kevin I really love artichokes but never eat grilled, I will try soon!! Like how look! and are really yummy! xGloria

    Reply
  12. Veronica says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:15 am

    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.

    Reply
  13. Jeanine says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:23 am

    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). 🙂

    Reply
  14. Corinne says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:28 am

    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

    Reply
  15. Diana Evans says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:31 am

    oh they look very yummy!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  16. Bridgett says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:33 am

    oooh, very yummy. Artichokes are my favorite! The lemon aioli seems like it would pretty versatile.

    Reply
  17. amandalouden says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:34 am

    You’re killing me. those look fan-fricken-tastic.

    Reply
  18. Paula says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:35 am

    Aaaah, artichokes! Love them! I’ve never had them grilled before. Yours look terrific and that lemon aioli sounds tasty, too!

    Reply
  19. Jude says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:41 am

    It does take a lot of prepping to cook artichokes but it’s always worth it. The lemon aioli sounds perfect for this.

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:42 am

    I love artichokes but don’t like the prep work. Yours look mighty fine!

    Reply
  21. syrie says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:07 am

    I love artichokes so much. Even better with aioli. Looks great

    Reply
  22. Jan says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:16 am

    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.

    Reply
  23. Mochachocolata Rita says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:22 am

    i havent tried this before…how does it taste like?

    Reply
  24. Darius T. Williams says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:24 am

    I love – love – love artichokes. I’m gonna have to try this one though.

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  25. noobcook says

    July 29, 2008 at 4:43 am

    I’ve never tasted artichokes before 😛 You make them look really good!

    Reply
  26. Zita says

    July 29, 2008 at 9:20 am

    great job on preparing the artichokes 🙂

    Reply
  27. Manggy says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:07 am

    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!

    Reply
  28. Jan says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:33 am

    Yet another thing I’ve never had is artichokes – I must try them, I love the aioli you made.

    Reply
  29. Sylvia says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Delicious

    Reply
  30. Peter M says

    July 29, 2008 at 11:02 am

    Hey hey, nice find Kevin…Marie offers up some great food and these grilled artichokes look fab!

    Reply
  31. OhioMom says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    I must confess that I have never eaten artichokes, they have always intimidated me 🙂 This dish looks wonderful, hope you saved me a bite?

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    i have never cooked with artichokes yet! i just might try it .. they’ve always been intimidating to me. looks delicious!

    Reply
  33. Deborah says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
  34. Cheryl says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    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!

    Reply
  35. Adam says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    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.

    Reply
  36. Mike of Mike's Table says

    July 29, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
  37. Pam says

    July 29, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Kevin – artichokes are waaay too much work for me. But I did wish that someone would make them for me!

    Reply
  38. Haley says

    July 29, 2008 at 7:37 pm

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  39. Sue says

    July 29, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    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.

    Reply
  40. cook eat FRET says

    July 29, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    i dream of that dish
    that right there? that is perfection…

    bravisimo!

    Reply
  41. melissa says

    July 30, 2008 at 12:43 am

    I did in fact actually make this last night. Loved the ailoi. Thanks for the unintended suggestion, cause it really made my dinner. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Jaime says

    July 30, 2008 at 3:26 am

    i love artichokes. i just wish they were easier to prepare

    Reply
  43. Browners says

    July 30, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Looks delicious. I am a recent convert to the artichoke. And the idea of the lemon ailoi is very clever.

    Reply
  44. Jeff says

    July 30, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2008 at 12:23 am

    thanks for the recipe…IT is amazin!!!!!!!

    Reply
  46. Jeanne says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:46 am

    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…

    Reply
  47. SteamyKitchen says

    August 1, 2008 at 1:41 am

    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!!

    Reply
  48. My Sweet & Saucy says

    August 1, 2008 at 3:58 am

    I love grilled artichokes! Definitely one of my favorite things to eat as an appetizer!

    Reply
  49. SocialPMChick says

    April 14, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    Hello! This looks sooo yummy! I've posted a link to this recipe on my Artichoke page on Facebook to share with the almost 3800 artichoke lovers I connect with there!

    Come check out what folks are saying about your recipe!

    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Artichokes/46316484818

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