Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Caper Butter
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (finely chopped)
- 8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley (leaves picked and chopped)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Directions
- Fill a large pot with water. Bring to boil, and season lightly with salt.
- Using a sharp, heavy knife, cut each artichoke in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the fibrous “choke” from the center, leaving stem and heart with the majority of leaves attached.
- Place artichoke halves into boiling water and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until knife tender.
- Remove artichoke halves and set on a plate, cut side down, to drain.
- Heat grill on high. Drizzle cut side of artichokes lightly with oil. Grill, cut side down, until charred and caramelized. Remove and set on a warm platter, cut side up. Squeeze lemon juice over artichokes.
- While artichokes are grilling, make sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and capers. Cook until garlic has softened. Stir in parsley and remove from heat.
- Season artichokes with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon mixture over top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 2 servings)- Calories: 670
- Fat: 61.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 31.0 g
- Trans Fat: 2.0 g
- Cholesterol: 120.0 mg
- Sodium: 1210.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.0 g
- Fiber: 14.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 3.0 g
- Protein: 8.0 g