Description
Grilled artichokes with garlic butter are a culinary delight that combines smoky flavors with rich, buttery goodness. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual dinners, these tender artichokes are an impressive dish that will have your guests clamoring for more. The simplicity of preparation ensures that anyone can create this gourmet appetizer at home, making it a staple for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh artichokes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse artichokes under cool water and trim the top inch and sharp tips from the leaves.
- Steam artichokes in a pot with a steamer basket for about 30 minutes until tender.
- While steaming, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the garlic butter.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; slice steamed artichokes in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil.
- Grill cut-side down for 5-7 minutes until charred.
- Drizzle garlic butter over warm artichokes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled artichoke half (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg