Description
Delicious grilled artichokes served with a creamy garlic aioli, perfect as a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean appetizer for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Artichokes
- 2 large globe artichokes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Artichokes: Fill a large pot with water and squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Trim the stems and top inch of each artichoke, then snip off sharp tips from the leaves.
- Cook the Artichokes: Place the artichokes in the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the leaves pull off easily. Remove from water and let cool slightly.
- Slice and Clean: Slice each artichoke in half lengthwise and remove the fuzzy choke with a spoon.
- Season: Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill artichokes cut-side down for 4–5 minutes until charred and heated through.
- Prepare the Aioli: While grilling, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Serve: Serve grilled artichokes warm or at room temperature with the garlic aioli on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle the artichokes with grated Parmesan before grilling.
- The aioli can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 artichoke with aioli
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
