These grilled artichokes are tender and smoky with crisp edges. Plus, they come with the most addictive lemon garlic aioli for dipping to tie all of the flavors together. And they're so, so quick and easy to make too. Honestly, once you make these grilled artichokes once you'll never want to make them another way!
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The Best Grilled Artichokes
Grilling artichokes is by far one of the best ways to prepare this tasty summer vegetable, and this grilled artichoke recipe will show you exactly how to do it!
These 'chokes have tender leaves that are so buttery and nutty, and they're complemented by the caramelized smoky flavor from the grill marks and crisp edges. Then, to top it all off, the artichokes are served with the most incredible garlic lemon aioli. Each bite is a little taste of heaven.
The best part is that entire recipe takes under an hour to make, and most of that is passive cooking time! That means you'll have plenty of time to relax - or make an equally tasty main dish - like this grilled ribeye recipe or this grilled halibut recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
Elegant yet easy. These flavorful grilled artichokes make an impressive appetizer or side dish for date nights and dinner parties. They taste like something you'd get at a restaurant, and no one would ever guess how easy they are to make!
The garlic aioli. The garlicky, lemony aioli dip is an amazing sauce for the grilled artichokes and really takes this recipe to another level.
Technique. By boiling the artichokes before grilling them, they stay wonderfully moist and tender instead of drying out on the grill. It's an easy step, but it makes a world of difference!
Ingredients
Another thing to love about these grilled artichokes is they're made with super common ingredients. If you already have artichokes, you more than likely have everything else you need for this recipe, too!
Anyway, here's what you'll need to make 'em:
- 4 fresh artichokes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
And for the garlic aioli dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How To Cook Artichokes On The Grill
1. Make the aioli: Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Cover and store the aioli in the fridge until 30 minutes before serving.
2. Boil the artichokes: Wash the artichokes, then remove any loose bottom leaves and trim the stem. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the trimmed artichokes and reduce the heat to a simmer. Then, let the artichokes cook for 25-30 minutes. Once the boiled artichokes are done, shake off any excess water and place them upside down on paper towels to drain.
3. Season the artichokes: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. When the artichokes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise and remove the fuzzy part in the center.
4. Grill the artichokes: Preheat your electric grill - or gas grill - to medium-high heat. Brush the artichokes with the olive oil mixture and place them cut-side down on the grill. Grill the artichokes for 10 minutes with the lid on the grill. Then, flip them, and continue grilling for another 5 minutes.
5. Serve: Transfer your grilled artichokes to a plate and serve with lemon wedges and your prepared garlic aioli sauce.
Enjoy!
Tips To Make the Best Recipe
- Boil the artichokes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you're ready to cook them, just season them as instructed and finish them on the grill.
- Don't cut off the whole stem of your artichoke. The inner part of the stem becomes just as tender and delicious as the artichoke heart after cooking.
- Stuff the artichokes with breadcrumbs before grilling them to make grilled stuffed artichokes. You'll want to cook the artichokes on foil to keep any breadcrumbs from falling through the grates.
How To Store Grilled Artichokes
In the fridge: Keep the grilled artichoke halves in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store the garlic aioli in a separate container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
In the freezer: Store the cooked artichoke in a freezer-safe airtight container -or a freezer bag - with the excess air squeezed out. They'll stay good in the freezer for 6-8 months. Don't freeze the garlic aioli, though, as it will separate once thawed.
Reheating: Drizzle the artichokes with a bit of olive oil and wrap each one in aluminum foil. Place them in a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until warmed through. Unwrap them and serve 'em with your garlic aioli.
FAQs About This Grilled Artichoke Recipe
How do you eat grilled artichoke?
To eat a grilled artichoke, pull off the leaves, dip the bottom part into your dipping sauce, and scrape off the meaty inner flesh with your teeth. Then, discard the rest of the leaf. Once you've eaten all the leaves, scoop out the tender artichoke heart in the center and eat it.
What is the best way to cook artichokes?
Artichokes are delicious steamed, roasted, or grilled. Before you get the artichokes grilling or roasting, it's also a good idea to simmer or steam them first for the most buttery, tender texture.
How long to soak artichokes before cooking?
After trimming off the tough outer leaves, soak the artichokes in a bowl of lemon water for around an hour before cooking to preserve their color and improve their taste.
What is the healthiest way to cook an artichoke?
Steamed artichokes are believed to be the healthiest cooking method for artichokes. Since there's no added butter/oil etc. when you steam artichokes it keeps them as low calorie as possible and thus as healthy as possible too.
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Grilled Artichokes
These grilled artichokes are tender and smoky with crisp edges. Plus, they come with the most addictive lemon garlic aioli for dipping to tie all of the flavors together. And they're so, so quick and easy to make too. Honestly, once you make these grilled artichokes once you'll never want to make them another way!
Ingredients
- 4 fresh artichokes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the aioli; whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Refrigerate aioli for 30 minutes before serving.
- Make the artichokes; Rinse the artichokes, remove loose bottom leaves, and trim the stem.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add the artichokes to the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer the artichokes for 25-30 minutes.
- Drain the artichokes and place them upside down on paper towels to drain.
- In the meantime, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the artichokes in half and remove the spiky part of the artichokes.
- Preheat your electric grill or gas grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the artichokes with the olive oil mixture and place them onto the grill.
- Grill the artichokes for 10 minutes with the lid on. Flip the artichokes and grill for another 5 minutes.
- Serve artichokes warm with cold garlic aioli.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 ArtichokeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 139Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
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