Fried Artichokes

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the tops off the artichokes horizontally.
2. 2
   Trim the outer leaves.
3. 3
   Slice the artichokes into thirds and put them in a bowl of cold water into which you have squeezed half of one of the lemons.
4. 4
   This will help to prevent them turning brown.
5. 5
   Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
6. 6
   Dry the artichokes in a salad spinner or with paper towels.
7. 7
   Saute them in batches until they are golden brown on both sides, seasoning them with salt and pepper as you put them in the pan and turning them once with a spatula.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley and serve at room temperature, garnished with lemon quarters.