Houston's Grilled Artichokes With Remoulade

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large artichokes
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons green sweet relish
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 trim the tops and ends of leaves from the artichokes, cut in half lengthwise and remove the fuzzy choke. squeeze a bit of lemon on immediately to prevent browning. if preparing artichokes ahead of time, place them in a bowl of lemon water until ready to boil. if unsure how to properly prep an artichoke, look online for an easy demonstration.
• 2 bring a large pot of water to a boil. meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• 3 add artichokes to boiling water, and cook for about 15 minutes. drain well.
• 4 squeeze the remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl. stir in the olive oil and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
• 5 brush the artichokes with a coating of the garlic dip, and place them on the preheated grill.
• 6 grill the artichokes for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with dip and turning frequently, until the tips are a little charred. serve immediately with remoulade.
• 7 remoulade:.
• 8 in a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• 9 season, to taste, with salt and pepper. refrigerate for several hours prior to serving.