Mussels with fried artichokes

Ingredients

For the fried artichokes
100g/3½oz cooked artichokes from a jar, drained
50g/1¾oz flour
500ml/18fl oz vegetable oil
For the mussels
50g/1¾oz cooked mussels, shells removed
For the vinaigrette
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
½tsp white wine vinegar
½tsp white wine
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. To make the artichokes, toss the artichokes in the flour and shake off any excess.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous, do not leave unattended). When hot add the artichokes and fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
3. To make the vinaigrette, place all the vinaigrette ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
4. To serve, arrange the artichokes and cooked mussels on a plate, season, and spoon over the vinaigrette.