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Grilled Artichokes

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
25 minutes PT25M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale

This is a delicious way to serve artichokes and it makes a great appetizer that you can serve with a variety of dips.

Ingredients

  • 2 large artichokes
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the tops from the artichokes, cut in half lengthwise, and add artichokes to boiling water. Simmer artichokes for 15 – 20 minutes until tender, then drain. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine the juice from the lemon with the olive oil and brush on the artichokes, then place them on the preheated grill. Grill the artichokes for 5 – 7 minutes, basting with olive oil and lemon juice mixture frequently.

Techniques used in this recipe:

grill (I)
grill (I): a cooking technique in which foods are cooked by a radiant heat source placed below the food.
parcook
parcook: to partially cook an item before storing or finishing by another method; may be the same as blanching.