Grilled Artichokes

By Lonnie

Ingredients

• FOR GRILLED ARTICHOKES:
• 2 large artichokes
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3 T extra virgin olive oil
• FOR CITRUS AIOLI:
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 orange, juiced
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 T whole grain mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 c blended oil, as needed
• 7 chives, chopped
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

TO MAKE GRILLED ARTICHOKES:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using scissors, trim the spiny tip of each artichoke leaf, and trim stem close to base. Spread the leaves like a flower, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle olive oil between the leaves. Wrap each artichoke in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until artichokes are tender. Preheat grill to medium. Remove foil and slice each artichoke in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the tough choke and reseason artichoke. Pleace each artichoke half flat side down on the grill and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, until lightly charred.

TO MAKE CITRUS AIOLI:

Combine lemon juice, orange juice, egg yolks, mustard and garlic in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. While processing, slowly add 1 1/2 to 2 cups oil until mixture emulsifies. Stir in chives, salt and pepper.