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Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Dill Aioli

Perfectly Grilled Artichokes with a sunny Lemon Dill Aioli make a perfect side dish. Add crusty french bread and make it a light meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, BBQ, Dip, Side Dish, vegetables
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Steamer basket
  • Grill

Ingredients

Artichokes

  • 2 large Artichokes, trimmed and cut in half stem to tip
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Black pepper

Lemon Dill Aioli

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dried Dill (or 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill)

Instructions

Prepare the Artichokes:

  • To steam the artichokes, start a large pot, filled about 2 inches full of salted water, to boil.
    Heat BBQ to medium heat
  • Trim artichokes by cutting off the sharp tips off of the leaves, and trim the stem. Cut the artichokes in half stem to tip, and clean out the fuzzy artichoke center.
  • Steam, covered, in lightly salted water for about 30 minutes, cut side down, in a steamer basket.
  • Remove the fuzzy choke center with a spoon
  • Mix olive oil, garlic, and pepper together in a small bowl. Remove artichokes from the pot and drain.
    Coat all over with olive oil mixture. Grill for about cut side down about 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Do not over cook. If the artichokes are done you will be able to easily pierce the stem.
  • These artichokes can also be cooked indoor on a grill pan

Lemon Dill Aioli

  • Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill in a small serving bowl and mix well. Add more to taste, if desired. Set aside until ready to serve.
    Can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

Serving:

  • Remove artichokes from the grill and place on a plate or shallow serving dish, together with the lemon dill aioli and serve.
    Can be served hot or at room temperature. Cut in quarters for appetizers.

Notes

  • Steamed artichokes can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated prior to grilling
  • Lemon Dill Aioli can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time, refrigerated, and then served. Let aioli come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg