Chilled Artichoke With Garlic Mayonnaise

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic, mashed
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 6 large artichokes, steamed and chilled

Recipe

• 1 to steam the artichoke: wash the artichoke under cold, running water.
• 2 trim the end of the stem to 1 inch. ( the stem is an extension of the artichoke heart and is edible!).
• 3 trim the top of the artichoke by cutting off 1/4 of the top (about an inch) and discard, rub cut edges of leaves with lemon juice
• 4 then, arrange artichokes in a steamer insert or basket in a pot deep enough to keep artichokes above water.
• 5 cover and steam over rapid-boiling water (making sure to maintain the water level), until artichokes are tender.
• 6 depending on size and quantity of artichokes, steaming time can range from 30 to 50 minutes; lift out carefully and drain.
• 7 chill until ready to eat or serve warm.
• 8 while artichokes are steaming:.
• 9 blend mayonnaise and garlic until smooth.
• 10 cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• 11 remove leaved from artichokes and arrange them on serving platter.
• 12 place 1 teaspoons of mayonnaise into articholes, sprinkle with paprika.
• 13 serve.