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Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Aioli
Make amazing grilled artichokes with garlic aioli dipping sauce for an appetizer or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 464 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 fresh artichoke
- Juice of 1 lemon divided use
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup good-quality mayonnaise I use Kewpie, but Dukes or Hellman’s are good choices as well
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the stem of the artichoke and trim the spiny tips of the leaves. Squeeze half of the lemon onto the cut portions of the artichoke to prevent discoloration.
- Place the trimmed artichoke upside down (for stability) in a microwave-safe bowl and add water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave for 7 to 8 minutes. To prevent the leaves from becoming soggy, take care not to overcook. Larger artichokes may need an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the artichoke from the microwave and shock with cold water. When cool enough to handle, cut it in half and carefully remove the prickly choke.
- To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the remaining lemon juice in a separate bowl and mix well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry before serving.
- Grill the artichoke in the kitchen with a grill pan or outside on a grill at 350°F. If you are using a grill pan, pour a few tablespoons of olive oil into the pan and grill the artichoke cut-side up over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip the artichoke and grill for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. If you are using an outdoor grill, grill both sides of the artichoke until they develop grill marks.
- Season the artichoke to taste with salt and pepper and serve with the prepared aioli.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
25g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
1644mg
(69%)
Potassium
566mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1644mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.