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Grilled Artichokes with Parsley and Garlic

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Serves 6 » Adapted from FoodNetwork.com

A yummy way to prepare artichokes rather than traditional steaming.

Ingredients:
    6 fresh artichokes
    2 lemons halved, plus 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    3 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    ½ cup Brennan's Cellars Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Preparation:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Trim the stem from each artichoke to 1-inch long, then bend back and snap off dark outer leaves. Cut top inch of artichokes with serrated knife. Using a vegetable peeler, peel dark green areas from stem and base of artichoke. Quarter each artichoke. Using a small, sharp knife, cut out the choke and remove the purple, prickly tipped leaves form the center of each wedge.

Place finished artichokes in a large bowl of cold water and squeeze 2 lemons into the water and stir. Continue with remaining artichokes.
Once finished, drain the artichokes and place into boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.

Drain the cooked artichokes and place onto preheated grill. Cook until tender and lightly charred in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, add remaining lemon juice (1/3 cup) parsley, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste. Gradually drizzle in olive oil. Toss or drizzle the grilled artichokes with the garlic/parsley mixture and serve.