Spring is the peak harvest time for artichokes, and this time of year is also the kick-off of the traditional grilling season. I’m almost embarrassed to say that, although I love artichokes, I’d never grilled them. I’ve finally struck them from my to-try list, and I highly recommend them.
Combine all of the aioli ingredients in a small mixing bowl, whisk well, cover and refrigerate at least one hour to allow the flavors to marry.
Now work on the artichokes. Add about a gallon of cold water to a stock pot and stir in the 1/2 cup of lemon juice.
Rinse the artichokes well under cold water, then shake off the excess water.
Trim about 1/2″ from the stem, and 1 1/2″ from the top of one artichoke.
Using kitchen shears or scissors, trim about 1/2″ from the tip of each petal.
Then use a knife to slice the artichoke in half vertically.
Using a melon baller or a spoon, scoop out the choke (the hairy looking thing and the purple leaves) from each half of the artichoke.
Put the artichoke in the lemon water. You are just soaking them right now – you’ll cook them later. Soaking in the lemon water prevents the cut portions from turning brown. Repeat the process with the remaining artichokes.
About 45 minutes before you’re ready to serve, remove the artichokes from the stock pot, drain the water, add about an inch of fresh water and a steamer basket to the pot.
Steam the artichokes over the boiling water for 20 minutes.
While the artichokes are steaming, start your grill and prepare for indirect cooking at medium-high heat (350-375ºF).
Remove the artichokes from the steamer basket to a sheet pan and season each half liberally with salt and pepper.
Spray both sides of each half with canola oil spray.
Grill the artichokes cut-side-up over indirect heat for 15 minutes.
Turn the artichokes over and grill over indirect heat for another 10 minutes.
Serve with the aioli and enjoy!
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This is a great recipe! I love artichokes, and this brought a whole new level of flavor. I made a few adjustments to allot for time and space. I didn’t soak in lemon water, just rubbed a lemon all over it. I also didn’t have a grill, so I seared each sides in a pan. I will definitely make this again!
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Thisgrandmascookin on 11.3.2011
Although I have eaten artichokes since I was a teen, I too have never had them grilled. What a thought…lol…definatly on the list for next summer.
patiodaddio on 5.19.2011
No, they are not completely edible, unless you want a lot of extra fiber in your diet.
dbates1108 on 5.19.2011
I’ve only had stuffed artichokes — baked. We usually just scrape the leave across our teeth. Is this version completely edible?
stephs1018(Eccentric Kitchen) on 5.19.2011
These sounds AWESOME!
cflcmom on 5.19.2011
We grilled artichokes for the first time this past weekend. Simply delicious. Can’t wait to try the Aioli. @Hedy .. removing the tops also removes the thorns.