Fried Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Sauce

By ltrodrigu

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
• 15-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 cups oil, for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice in a small bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator while frying the artichokes.

Heat oil in a small skillet to about 350 degrees.

Whisk egg and milk in a small bowl. Combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs and place in another small bowl. Dip artichoke in egg mixture coating well, then dip in breadcrumb mixture.

Fry artichokes for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove artichokes from skillet and place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with lemon garlic dipping sauce.