Prawns with Artichokes and Shallots |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Prawns and artichokes together is almost to good for words. Feel free to sub scallops for the prawns if you wish. Serve with a salad and hot bread. Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh prawns, thawed if frozen prawns-peeled,deveined and rinsed |
2 lemons |
1 (14 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained |
2 tablespoons salt |
1/4 cup virgin olive oil |
5 tablespoons butter |
1 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped |
1/3 cup dry white wine |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh snipped tarragon |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Place cleaned prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle with the juice of 1 lemon.
2. Set aside.
3. Cut artichoke hearts into quarters and set aside.
4. Melt butter and oil together in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turn over and cook for 2 minutes more.
6. Remove from skillet.
7. Add artichoke hearts, shallots and wine to the skillet and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and cook for 4 minutes.
9. Add the prawns, toss and cook for 3 minutes more, or until JUST done.
10. Remove from heat and place on a serving platter or individual plates.
11. Sprinkle with tarragon, salt, pepper and serve.
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