Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 jumbo artichokes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, dried
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup crabmeat

Method

  • Lightly oil baking sheet with olive oil and place in the oven to preheat.
  • Trim and clean the artichokes by removing the lower 3 to 4 rows of outer leaves, and leaving 1/2-inch of stem.
  • Trim the sharp tips off the remaining leaves with kitchen shears.
  • In large pot, boil or steam artichokes 30 to 45 minutes, or until knife easily enters the base of the leaves.
  • Remove from pan and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In medium mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce.
  • When smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Mix in bread crumbs, tarragon, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crab meat until well blended.
  • Remove leaves from cooled artichokes, and scoop out choke inside.
  • Generously fill artichoke with crabmeat mixture (approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons per artichoke), until a small mound is present in each, Drizzle each lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake stuffed artichokes for 20 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned.
  • Serve immediately.