Artichokes, with their uniquely shaped floral buds and rich, subtly sweet flavor, are a delightful culinary treat that can elevate any meal. Whether you prefer them steamed, roasted, fried, or stuffed, these versatile vegetables offer endless possibilities for creating delectable dishes. But if you're looking for a truly unforgettable artichoke experience, you need to try a recipe that takes them to the next level – a recipe that transforms them into "killer" artichokes, bursting with flavor and leaving your taste buds tantalized. In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this tantalizing dish, exploring various cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and flavor profiles to bring you the ultimate "killer artichoke" experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SKILLET CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a skillet until about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until golden on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes; turn and cook until the other side is golden, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; when hot, add the artichoke hearts and red onion and cook, undisturbed, until golden in spots, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the broth and olives. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Top with the parsley, feta, peppers and brine.
KILLER ARTICHOKES
These flavorful artichokes with their butter, garlic and shallot taste are sure to please any artichoke fan. I especially like the smokey flavor the grill adds.
Provided by Ninacooks
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper. Throw in half of the garlic, and half of the shallot. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat.
- Place the artichoke halves onto the preheated grill. Brush some of the melted butter onto them. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, brushing with butter occasionally, until lightly toasted. Serve with remaining butter as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 822.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
KILLER GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH GARLIC AND WHITE WINE BUTTER
With garlic, butter and shallots this recipe will be sure to please any artichoke fan! Grilling gives these artichokes a nice smoky flavor.
Provided by CHILI SPICE
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat and outdoor grill for low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, add the garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, remove from heat. Add white wine, salt and pepper (to taste) and stir to combine.
- Place the artichoke halves onto preheated grill. Brush some of the melted butter mixture onto them. Cook for 5-10 minutes, brushing with butter mixture often, until lightly toasted. Remove from grill and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Serve remaining butter mixture as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 320.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.9
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- Break off the artichokes' small outside leaves. Cut off the top with a knife and trim the sharp points of the leaves with scissors, rubbing with cut lemon as you go to avoid discoloration. Squeeze the lemon halves into a bowl of cold water, soak the artichokes for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water to remove sand.
- Place artichokes in a large steamer insert over simmering water and steam until heart is tender, about 25 to 35 minutes depending upon size. Allow to cool. Cut in half lengthwise and remove choke with a spoon.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Stir in the white wine and lemon juice, keep warm.
- Grill the artichokes, basting with the butter mixture, until until golden on the surface and heated through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the Spicy Smoked Tomato Mayonnaise.
- Special equipment: smoker/dehydrator
- Chef's Note: If you do not have access to a smoker/dehydrator, you can substitute 4 sun-dried tomatoes and 2 teaspoons ancho or pasilla powder for the tomatoes and pasillas, eliminating the tomatoes and pasilla peppers from the recipe.
- Dry the tomatoes and pasilla peppers in an oak smoker/dehydrator overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill, preferably wood fired with oak wood, for indirect heat cooking.
- Wrap garlic and onions loosely in 2 separate foil packets and roast/grill over indirect heat until they are soft, being careful not to burn them. The garlic should take about 1 to 1 1/2 hours; the onions should take about 30 to 45 minutes.
- In a food processor, puree the smoked pasilla peppers and tomatoes with the garlic and onions. Add the cayenne, chili powder, paprika and salt. Mix in the mayonnaise. Leftover mayonnaise will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 or 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1 1/2 hours
- Inactive Prep Time: 8 hours
KILLER ARTICHOKES
These flavorful artichokes with their butter, garlic and shallot taste are sure to please any artichoke fan. I especially like the smokey flavor the grill adds.
Provided by Ninacooks
Categories Vegetable Side Dishes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper. Throw in half of the garlic, and half of the shallot. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat.
- Place the artichoke halves onto the preheated grill. Brush some of the melted butter onto them. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, brushing with butter occasionally, until lightly toasted. Serve with remaining butter as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 822.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
KILLER ARTICHOKES
These flavorful artichokes with their butter, garlic and shallot taste are sure to please any artichoke fan. I especially like the smokey flavor the grill adds.
Provided by Ninacooks
Categories Vegetable Side Dishes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper. Throw in half of the garlic, and half of the shallot. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat.
- Place the artichoke halves onto the preheated grill. Brush some of the melted butter onto them. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, brushing with butter occasionally, until lightly toasted. Serve with remaining butter as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 822.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
KILLER ARTICHOKES
These flavorful artichokes with their butter, garlic and shallot taste are sure to please any artichoke fan. I especially like the smokey flavor the grill adds.
Provided by Ninacooks
Categories Vegetable Side Dishes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper. Throw in half of the garlic, and half of the shallot. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat.
- Place the artichoke halves onto the preheated grill. Brush some of the melted butter onto them. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, brushing with butter occasionally, until lightly toasted. Serve with remaining butter as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 822.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Artichokes: Select artichokes that are heavy for their size, with tightly closed leaves and no signs of bruising or discoloration.
- Trimming Artichokes: Cut off the stem at the base and remove the tough outer leaves until you reach the tender, light green leaves.
- Cooking Artichokes: Steam or boil artichokes in salted water until the leaves can be easily pulled out.
- Preparing Artichoke Hearts: Remove the fuzzy choke from the center of the artichoke and scoop out any remaining leaves.
- Storing Artichokes: Fresh artichokes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Cooked artichokes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Conclusion:
With their unique flavor and versatility, artichokes are a delightful addition to various dishes. Whether you prefer them steamed, boiled, grilled, or roasted, these recipes provide a range of options to suit different tastes and preferences. Remember to choose fresh, high-quality artichokes, trim and cook them properly, and explore the many ways to incorporate them into your meals. From classic appetizers to hearty main courses, artichokes offer a culinary journey that is both delicious and nutritious.
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