Grilled Artichokes
Grilled Artichokes are actually pretty easy to make and more delicious to eat. Try this artichoke recipe and you will have a new favorite appetizer to serve
Ingredients
- 1-2 Artichokes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
Mayo Sauce
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Horseradish Sauce
Italian Sauce
- 3 tbsp Italian Dressing
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
Ranch Sauce
- 3 tbsp Ranch Dressing
- 1 tbsp Sour Cream
Instructions
- Rinse the artichoke with water and trim the tips off the leaves.
- Cut the artichoke in half lengthwise.
- Lay the artichoke halves with the center facing down and trim off the very top of the artichoke.
- Trim the bottom of the stem and use a vegetable peeler to peel off the outer skin of the stem. (The stem is edible)
- Cut the halves in half, which will make four quarters.
- Take a paring knife and carefully cut along the edge of the heart and cut out the fuzzy part and the small leaves.
- Boil the artichokes for about 20 minutes, until the heart is fork-tender.
- Remove the artichokes to a plate and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill for about 5 minutes.
To make the sauces
- Mix the two ingredients together for each sauce. Serve with a spoon.
Notes
One artichoke will serve 2 people. Two will serve 4 people.
The boiling actually cooks the artichoke. Grilling adds a char and flavoring.