Grilled Artichokes With Olive Oil, Lemon, And Mint

Serves: 3

Floy Nolan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

34

Spice

58

Sweetness

55

Sourness

34

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 large

Artichoke

Directions:

1

Squeeze juice from halved lemons into large bowl filled with cold water

2

Cut stem off 1 artichoke, leaving about 1 inch

3

Snap off outer 2 rows of leaves

4

Cut off top 1/3 of artichoke

5

Quarter artichoke lengthwise

6

Using small knife, cut out choke and prickly small leaves

7

Place artichoke in lemon water

8

Repeat with remaining artichokes

9

Bring large pot of salted water to boil

10

Drain artichokes, add to pot, and boil until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes

11

Drain

12

Transfer artichokes to rack and cool

13

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead

14

Cover and refrigerate

15

) Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

16

Whisk oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and mint in small bowl

17

Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper

18

Brush artichokes with dressing

19

Grill until tender and lightly charred in spots, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes

20

Transfer artichokes to platter

21

Drizzle with some of remaining dressing

22

Serve warm or at room temperature

23

Squeeze juice from halved lemons into large bowl filled with cold water

24

Cut stem off 1 artichoke, leaving about 1 inch

25

Snap off outer 2 rows of leaves

26

Cut off top 1/3 of artichoke

27

Quarter artichoke lengthwise

28

Using small knife, cut out choke and prickly small leaves

29

Place artichoke in lemon water

30

Repeat with remaining artichokes

31

Bring large pot of salted water to boil

32

Drain artichokes, add to pot, and boil until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes

33

Drain

34

Transfer artichokes to rack and cool

35

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead

36

Cover and refrigerate

37

) Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

38

Whisk oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and mint in small bowl

39

Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper

40

Brush artichokes with dressing

41

Grill until tender and lightly charred in spots, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes

42

Transfer artichokes to platter

43

Drizzle with some of remaining dressing

44

Serve warm or at room temperature