Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 baby artichokes (cleaned)
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons (divided)
  • Fresh Ice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (more as necessary)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish

Instruction

  • Prepare artichokes by trimming stem, cutting off pointed tips and removing tough leaves.
  • Slice thinly with mandoline or thinly slice with a sharp knife.
  • As each artichoke is finished, drop immediately into a bowl of ice water with the juice from two lemons.
  • Remove artichoke slices from water and dry, then toss with olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle artichoke with a pinch salt and a fair amount of pepper, then grated Parmesan top.
  • Toss, and serve. Garnish with herbs and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and serve.