Grilled Artichokes with Creamy Lemon Dip
Grilled Artichokes are one of my very favorite appetizers right now. They also work great as a side dish when we are grilling our favorite marinated chicken or steak. I’m crazy about these tender vegetables, charred slightly, crisped to perfection, then dipped in creamy, tangy, cool mayo dip. On hot summer evenings, my family will grill a few artichoke halves and eat them right off the grill around the kitchen island for dinner! Other times we serve them instead of chips and dip at parties, and let me tell you, they always go quick! If you’re intimidated by cooking artichokes, never fear! They may look different, but they are actually very easy to prepare, and even though they take a little bit of time, every single bite is worth it!
Suggestions for Perfect Grilled Artichokes
Grilled artichokes take on a smoky flavor and crisp, slightly tender texture that just can’t be beat! We try to grill our veggies as often as possible; they taste so much better than when steamed or boiled. Follow these simple tips for perfect grilled artichokes:
The trick to great grilled artichokes is doing a lot of the cooking before firing up the grill. Steam them in a pot on the stove, cooking until fully tender but not too soft, usually about 30-40 minutes.You can even boil the artichokes ahead of time, then put them in a plastic bag in the fridge until you’re ready to cook them. They’ll stay nice and fresh for a couple of days.Once you can easily pick off the outside leaves easily, the artichokes are done. Let them cool.Then cut each one in half and remove the fuzzy center.Next, brush them with a mouthwatering mixture of melted butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper and garlic. YUM!Grill each half open side down on the grill until they’re nicely charred and tender. Then flip them over and brush the insides with more butter mixture.Serve them warm on a plate with cool creamy lemon dip on the side. You’ve never tasted anything so fresh, zesty and delicious!
Creamy Lemon Dip
While your artichokes are cooking, mix up the easy lemon dip or aioli. It’s just two simple ingredients: mayo and lemon juice. We like Best Foods Mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice. You only need about one to two teaspoons of lemon juice, or about half a lemon.
More Grilled Dishes
Grilled vegetables are my favorite side dishes! Not only are they healthy (you can eat an entire artichoke half for 40 calories) but they are tasty, crispy, tender and absolutely delicious. Try some of these tasty grilled dishes:
Roasted Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts and BaconGreek Lemon Chicken Foil Packets with VegetablesOven Roasted VegetablesParmesan Garlic Grilled PotatoesOven Roasted Green BeansGrilled Ranch Potatoes in FoilGrilled Caesar Salad
How to Make Grilled Artichokes with Creamy Lemon Dip
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