Grilled Artichokes

"Recipe taken from "The Foods of the Greek Islands"."
 
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Ready In:
18mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place about 1 1/2 quarts cold water in a bowl and squeeze the juice from the lemons into it; set the lemon quarters aside.
  • One at a time, cut off the stem of each artichoke, leaving only about 1 inch.
  • Snap off the bottom three rows of leaves, rubbing the cut surfaces frequently with the lemon quarters, and cut off the tip of the artichoke.
  • Halve the artichoke lengthwise and rub generously with the lemon quarters.
  • Using a grapefruit spoon, remove the hairy chokes from the center of the artichoke.
  • As you work, place the prepared artichokes in the lemon water.
  • Prepare the grill.
  • Drain the artichokes and dry with paper towels.
  • Place them cut side down on a work surface and flatten with yout hands.
  • Brush generously on both sides with oil.
  • Thread 3 artichoke halves each onto 8 soaked bamboo or metal skewers.
  • Grill 3 to 4 inches from the fire, turning once, for 4 minutes per side, or until thoroughly softened.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm or at room temperature.

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  1. Excellent! I made this on my indoor grill pan and they were great.
     
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