Easier than you think, Grilled Artichokes with Spicy Aioli is a unique side dish that’s a great partner for your best grilling recipes, like this Beef Tagliata.
Most of my life, my method of operation for cooking and serving artichokes has been to throw them in a pot of boiling water for about 45 minutes and served them with a simple mixture of mayo and curry powder for dipping.
And I have to admit, I don’t make them very often because once I’m done with the leaves, I make such a mess dissecting the rest of it … I honestly don’t know what I’m doing.
After having grilled artichokes at a local upscale restaurant, I wanted to learn the method.
King Soopers was out of artichokes the other day blaming Costco for buying up the whole shipment! But I did find Globe artichokes at Tony’s and a YouTube video by our very own Chef Mick from Tony’s Market.
Grilled Artichokes with Spicy Lemon Aioli
Easier than you think. Just cut the artichokes in half, remove the “choke” then quarter them artichokes after prepping. Boil them in salted water for 15 minutes. Removed and drain the excess water.
Drizzle them with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 20 minutes turning every once in awhile.
Served them with this spicy lemon aioli for dipping. It was outstanding. We were totally impressed and surprised at the smoky flavor that the artichokes soaked up from grilling.
I love Chef Mick’s idea of serving them with Shrimp Remoulade. That’ll be next up.
Grilled Artichokes with Spicy Lemon Aioli
Ingredients
- 2 Artichokes prepared according to video
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- sea salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the Aioli: Mix all ingredients together in a small serving bowl.
- For the Artichokes: quarter the artichokes after prepping. Boil them in salted water for 15 minutes. Removed and drain the excess water.
- Drizzle them with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 20 minutes turning every once in awhile. Serve with lemon aioli for dipping.
Video
Nutrition
Grilled Artichokes with Spicy Lemon Aioli…They’re What’s for Dinner.
Why Trust These Recipes? Lea Ann Brown has lived, worked and played in Colorado for 45 years. She has immersed herself in the Colorado Culinary space, is a Culinary School Graduate and publishes her Colorado food Blog, Cooking On The Ranch.
You are indeed near the artichoke capital of the world. I wrote about it in my latest blogpost ‘Artichoke Love: You Gotta Have Heart.
You have stumbled upon a secret that us California natives do not share very often. We are very near the artichoke capital of the world. When in season we boil the artichokes first. We then half or quarter and remove the choke. It is a little easier that way. We then marinade them in an Italian dressing made with balsamic vinegar and lots of garlic. Grill over medium fire. OH YEAH!!!!
I’m glad you left this comment. I like the idea of boiling first, seems easier. Italian Dressing with Balsamic Vinegar????? LOVE that.
I’ve never even thought of grilling grilled artichokes! They are one of my all-time favorite veggies and I love the mess I make when getting down the the ‘gold’ at the bottom. Would love to try the method and that lovely lemon aioli.
Thanks Susan. I don’t think I had thought about grilling either, until Charisse said something. I really liked that aioli.
I really wish I had a grill after reading this! That aioli sounds like the perfect accompaniment.
Do you have a grill pan Joanne? No smoky flavor with that idea, but it might carmelize some of those flavors in.
Oooohh… I’m SO glad you posted this recipe. I am been contemplating grilling artichokes myself but just wasn’t really sure how to go about it! Thank you!!!
Let me know how they turn out Jenn.
Not everybody can work a hair appointment into a food post 🙂 Cute… I love to grill artichokes, but I boil them whole (about 40 miinutes or so) halve them, get rid of the spiny stuff, then brush them with olive oil and balsamic and grill them for just a few minutes. Easy peasy. The aioli sounds good with the srichacha in it!
I am loving that balsamic idea! I’ll be trying that next time.
We love grilled artichokes! The vendor in the booth next to mine at the farmers’ market sells them and I bring several home almost every Saturday. Love that aioli!
Man I wish we had a vendor at our Farmer’s Market. hmmmmm…. maybe an opp for me. 🙂
I do love them steamed and scraping that tender meat off the leaves is soooo delicious. Definitely will be trying them with your Aioli recipe next time.
Artichokes can be a royal pain to prepare and they discolor so fast unless you’ve got lemons handy. I’ve never grilled them though.
Barbara, we loved that aioli. Let me know what you thing.
Technology is a wonderful thing…..I can’t the number of times I have googled- Like you, I do it at the drop of the hat.
I have shied away from preparing artichokes myself because I can’t seem to get it right. Looks like you nailed it.
Awesome.
Velva
Well I don’t know if I nailed it, but we sure did like them Velva. I’ll declared “nailed” when I’ve had several successes. Always good to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by.
A. looks good.
B. Love the bowl.
C. You color your hair??? 😉
A. Thanks
B. I love that bowl too, a gift from Sean.
C. Bitch! 🙂
A. You’re welcome.
B. Leave it to Sean!
C. LOLOL!!
LOL, I knew you’d like that.
So, I do the very same thing with the guy who cuts my hair, we talk about food and google food. I can’t wait to show him this post the next time I go in, he’ll get a kick out of it.
Lovely site! Great recipes! Yay! A new cyberfriend….
So glad you stopped by. And yes, I look forward to your posts also. Looks like we have similar tastes in food. That rack of lamb of yours looked incredible. And LOL, I can just see you and the hairdresser enjoying the banter. 🙂
I thought women only talked about other women at the beauty shop :-). I had high hoped for lots of artichokes to eat this summer, but after growning rapidly for a while our plant has just been sitting there for many weeks and I’m thinking it may be too hot for it. Maybe it will take off as the weather cools in the fall.
Well, we did that too. You’re growing an artichoke???? That would be great if it did take off. I’m blaming the heat on my slow tomatoes. I’ve only got one little fruit so far. :/
That was an amusing way to trip into a recipe : )
I’d like to be there if you make them again.
You’re always invited Dan.
Looks delicious Lea Ann. I can’t wait to pass this on to my artichoke loving BIL. I’m saying thanks for him in advance.
Sam
Thanks Sam! 🙂
I love grilled artichokes and yes it’s amazing how the flavor carries through, the same with grilled broccoli. And agree with the sriracha in the aioli…perfection!
I agree Cathy. I think more so than any other food I’ve grilled. The aioli is incredible, in a simple sort of way.
My kids have been asking me when we would have artichokes again. They love them, too. I like this new recipe of yours. I preboil and stuff mine. They are finished in the oven. Grilling sounds much better. Thanks, Lea Ann.
My friend Vickie stuffs hers. Now that I’m an artichoke prep expert I’ll be more inclined to experiment. 🙂
LOL, what a fun story – and spot on!. I am excited to read another way to prepare artichokes. Adding Sriracha to the aioli sauce sounds so good it made my mouth water. Are you going to dish about the pinwheel?
p.s. that bowl is fabulous. 🙂
Now that I know how to handle those difficult chokes, I’ll be trying your stuffed ones.
I can’t believe I’ve never even cooked an artichoke!!
WHAAAAAAT? 🙂
I haven’t grilled artichokes too many times and I have had hit and miss results. You inspire me to give it another shot. The best artichokes I have EVER had were deep fried artichoke hearts. OMG those things are orgasmic.
Chris, these weren’t even very good artichokes. I was thinking about throwing them out and looking for better. They turned out fine. I’ve had deep fried in California at that artichoke restaurant. I agree. OMG
I haven’t grilled them myself, but had them at a restaurant while on our road trip to Florida. They were delicious and I’m sure that yours were as well. Now that I have a recipe…I’ll give them a try.
I sure hope they turn out for you Karen. This was a first for me and it seemed easy peasy.