Shrimp And Artichokes in Herbed Butter Sauce

Main Course

Recipe courtesy of The Fresh Market and Friends cookbook

Serves 2

Ingredients: 
  • 1 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts
  • ​1/2 red bell pepper, roasted and thinly sliced
  • ​1/4 inch think slice of Prosciutto, cut into thin slivers
  • ​1/2 cup chicken broth
  • ​1 large garlic clove
  • ​1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ​1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ​2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ​1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (crystal, Louisiana are always good choices)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into bits
  • 1/2 lb small shrimp
  • 3 scallions (green onions)
  • crusty bread and lemon wedges for garnish

Shrimp And Artichokes in Herbed Butter Sauce

Shrimp And Artichokes in Herbed Butter Sauce 

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Method: 

Preheat oven to 450˚F. Drop garlic into food processor and mince. Add lemon juice, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, oregano and cayenne. Pulse to combine. Add butter and blend until well combined.

​Spread shrimp in a shallow baking dish in one layer and sprinkle with scallions. Drop spoonfuls of butter mixture evenly over top and cover until ready to bake. Refrigerate if you are making ahead.

​Prior to baking shrimp prepare the artichokes. In small sauce pan, add 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter and briefly sauté the Prosciutto. Add artichokes, red bell pepper and 1/2 cup chicken broth and heat thoroughly. While heating begin to bake the shrimp.Stir once or twice until shrimp are cooked - about 5 minutes (don't overcook).Combine shrimp, artichoke mixture and scallions.

​Serve in soup bowls with crusty bread and lemon wedges.

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