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Whole Roasted Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Artichokes:
  • olive oil to taste
  • 2 large artichokes stem trimmed (trim the top of the leaves if you prefer, I like them whole)
  • 2-3 large cloves of garlic cut into slivers
  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving
Lemon-Garlic Aioli:
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon or more if desired
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced
  • Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Prepare the artichokes by placing two large sheets of tin foil out on the counter.
  3. Drizzle a bit of olive oil in the center of each.
  4. Place the trimmed and cleaned whole artichokes stem side down in the olive oil.
  5. Loosen the leaves a bit and place the garlic slivers throughout the leaves and in the center of the artichoke.
  6. Drizzle the lemon juice evenly over the top of each artichoke.
  7. Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the top of each artichoke.
  8. Season well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  9. Wrap the artichoke well with tinfoil then wrap again with another layer of tinfoil.
  10. Place on a baking sheet and into the oven.
  11. Roast for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  12. Remove from the oven and unwrap the foil when they are cool to the touch.
  13. Make the lemon-garlic aioli while the artichokes are roasting, by combining the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste together in a small bowl.
  14. Whisk until well combined then place into the refrigerator to allow flavors to mingle.
  15. Serve the artichoke with the lemon-garlic aioli and additional lemon wedges. Enjoy.