Hearty Boys Artichoke Fritters |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Don't you just love artichokes? From Partyliine with the Hearty Boys, this has gotten rave reviews! Hope you enjoy! Ingredients:
vegetable oil |
1 (18 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 scallions, chopped |
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely (optional) |
1/4 cup milk |
1 large egg, beaten |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 lemon, juice of, to squeeze over fritters |
kosher salt, to sprinkle |
1 cup sour cream |
1 lemon, juice of |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Pour 3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy bottomed pot and place over medium heat until a bread cube placed in the oil browns within 1 minute.
2. Coarsely chop the artichokes (or crush by hand) and put them in a large mixing bowl. Add the garlic and scallions, parsley(if using), milk, egg, lemon zest and lemon juice.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a separate bowl and quickly mix the dry ingredients into the artichoke mix. Drop the fritters by heaping tablespoonfuls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Work in batches until all the batter is used. Keep warm in a warm oven until ready to serve. Immediately before serving, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over all and sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt.
4. Serve with a dollop of Lemon Cream on top, if desired.
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