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Crispy Grilled Artichokes Recipe with Easy Creamy Garlic Aioli Dip

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This recipe features smoky, crispy grilled artichokes paired with a smooth, creamy garlic aioli, perfect as a snack or appetizer. The artichokes are parboiled for tenderness and then grilled for a flavorful char.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium fresh globe artichokes, trimmed and halved
  • 1 whole fresh lemon, juice and zest separated
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • Kosher salt, to taste and for boiling water
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or small dollop of Dijon mustard for aioli

Instructions

  1. Trim the artichokes: Rinse well, cut off the top third, snip leaf tips, trim stem, and cut in half lengthwise. (10 minutes)
  2. Prevent browning: Rub cut sides with lemon juice, soak in cold water with juice of half a lemon. (5 minutes)
  3. Parboil artichokes: Boil in salted water (about 4 quarts water with 2 tablespoons kosher salt) for 15-20 minutes until tender but firm. (20 minutes)
  4. Drain and dry: Remove with tongs, pat dry thoroughly, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  5. Grill artichokes: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill cut-side down 5-7 minutes per side until crisp and charred. (15 minutes)
  6. Prepare garlic aioli: Whisk mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill at least 10 minutes. (10 minutes)
  7. Serve: Arrange grilled artichokes on a platter with aioli for dipping. Garnish with lemon zest or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Parboil artichokes to ensure tenderness before grilling. Use fresh garlic for best aioli flavor. Medium-high grill heat is key to avoid burning. Aioli can be made ahead and chilled. For vegan option, substitute mayo with vegan mayo or silken tofu and olive oil with avocado oil. Oven roasting at 425°F for 25-30 minutes is a good alternative to grilling.

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Keywords: grilled artichokes, garlic aioli, appetizer, smoky, crispy, easy recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free

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