There would only be 2 good reasons why I would move back to California. Well…truthfully, there probably are 4,098 reasons why I LOVED living in California, but only 2 of those reasons are valid at 1:15 a.m. when I’m absolutely craving something munchy, something savory, something a little crisp, something that goes great with a nice, cold beer…
I have not tried cooking artichoke before. This looks great!
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hi jaden, i found you on matt’s site. your baby ‘choke recipe looks completely different from mine, but totally delicious too! mine is a battered and fried version. (ah, sooo healthy! hee, hee!) i’ll be visiting again, your recipes sound great!
Hi,
I just bought baby artichokes a few days ago after years of missing them in the markets. I lost the recipe an equal number of years ago and am happy to have found yours. In fact, I’m getting my knife out now to prepare it as a side to a non-traditional Easter shrimp entree. Thanks for posting this. The timing was just right. It looks scrumptious.
It WAS scrumptious. I forgot how easy the tender babies are to prepare. I was also impressed that no matter how dark the garlic got, it wasn’t bitter. I fried up some lightly crumbed wild gulf shrimp in the leftover garlicky oil. I hardly have room for cheesecake. Have to have SOME tradition. : )
Hi Susan,
Thanks for trying the recipe! I’m glad you enjoyed it for Easter supper. I’m thinking maybe next time I’ll fry it with some Pancetta to give the dish a nice smoky flavor.
-Jaden
Cindy- anything battered and fried is good!
Hi!
Saw this posted on slashfood. I’d like to try this recipe with the addition of some Serrano ham to give it a spanish twist. Any advice?
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– Andre
Hi Andre-
oooohhh….Serrrano ham! Have your deli slice paper thin. Then when you get home, slice the ham further into thin strips. Separate the strips apart and fry the ham and the artichoke together. You’ll get beautiful, crispy Serrano “chips” and their smoky flavors with the fried baby artichokes.
A local restaurant used to serve a similar dish. The oil was flavored with coriander before the frying. And at the end, they shaved a little parmesan over the artichokes. The whole thing was finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. Delicious.
Wow, those look fantastic. I would probably dash in a bit
of hot chili oil. (But I put tabasco in my cereal.)
Great site- great recipe!
These look fantastic. I might have to run out to the store right now in search of baby artichokes. Thank you so much!
Grant- red pepper flakes would be great in the dish too!
Floret- that sounds so good I might have to try it like that.
Hi Jaden,
What a coincidence! My huband and I ate at Esperpento yesterday for the first time and know it certainly won’t be the last!
We did not have the fried artichokes, (had the potatoes with the fabulous garlic mayonaisse) but will the next time we go, but until then I will attempt to make these from your recipe.
Trader Joe’s has baby artichokes right now, so I’ll have to give them a try.
Thanks for your recipe,
Mary in Daly City
Hey Mary,
I love so many things on their menu. Try the huge grilled shrimp next time. I think they were head-on grilled shrimp called Gambas a la Plancha. Another favorite is Grilled Quail. I’m hungry now….
enjoy,
Jaden
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I made these last night! Delicious! I had bought alot more than required, so I got impatient after the first batch and threw them all in the pan at once. They still managed to crisp up nicely and were very tasty.
Kellie- Thanks for making these! I’m so happy that you enjoyed them.
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I just made this tonight. So tasty! I’ll make them again!