Grilled Artichokes

2 large artichokes

1 lemon, halved

1/3 cup olive oil

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Cut the spiky tops off the leaves of each artichoke. Steam the artichokes in a large streamer pot with the lemon halves for about 45 minutes or until tender. Remove the artichokes from the pot and cut in half lengthwise. Remove the choke (the fluffy spiky part where the steam meets the leaves) with a grapefruit spoon. Coat the flat side of each artichoke with the olive oil and generously salt and pepper. Grill on high for about five minutes. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve as is or with you favorite dipping sauce.