Lemon Grilled Artichokes
Ingredients
- 2 large Fresh Artichokes
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 whole lemon: juice and zest
- 1 tsp chopped oregano (preferably fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Squeeze in the juice of a lemon.
- Trim the tops of the artichokes to remove the pointy parts. Then remove the "choke" by scooping out the stringy parts in the middle. These can be very unpleasant to eat. They get stuck in your throat, hence the reason they are called the choke. Split the artichokes in 1/2 lengthwise. Put the artichokes directly into the boiling water. If water is not ready, put in cold water with a little lemon juice until ready to cook.
- Boil the artichokes for about 15 minutes. They should be tender, but maintain some of their color. Remove from the water and allow to cool naturally.
- Make a grilling marinade by mixing, garlic, oil, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss the artichokes in the mix and let marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grille or grille pan to medium high heat.
- Grille the artichokes about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately or hold in a warming oven until service time.