Artichoke fritters

Ingredients

• vegetable oil
• 1 (18-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 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, to squeeze over fritters
• Kosher salt, to sprinkle
• Lemon Cream, recipe follows, optional

For Lemon Cream:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 lemon, juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt