Hearty Boys Artichoke Fritters - cooking recipe

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
Lemon Cream
1 cup sour cream
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

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.
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.
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.
Serve with a dollop of Lemon Cream on top, if desired.