Steamed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli

Name: Steamed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 medium artichokes (about 12 ounces each); 1 lemon, halved; 2 egg yolks; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/3 c. olive oil; 6 tbsp. canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Give these elegant veggies a big boost with an extra flavorful dip.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Aug 11, 2021

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steamed artichokes with smoked paprika aioli

Hector M. Sanchez

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

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Ingredients

4 medium artichokes (about 12 ounces each)
1 lemon, halved
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
6 Tbsp. canola oil
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Cut 1 inch off top of each artichoke with a serrated knife; discard. Rub cut sides with lemon. Holding artichoke by stem, use scissors to snip away thorny tips of leaves.
2. Step 2Place a steamer basket in a large pot and add enough water to reach just below basket. Add juice of 1/2 lemon; bring to a boil. Place artichokes upright in basket and steam, covered, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, whisk together 2 teaspoons lemon juice, egg yolks, and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in both oils a few drops at a time, whisking constantly until all oil is incorporated. Whisk in garlic and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. (If aioli is too thick, whisk in a couple drops of water.) Serve with artichokes.