Prawns with Artichokes and Shallots

Name: Prawns with Artichokes and Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"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."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

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

Place cleaned prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle with the juice of 1 lemon.
Set aside.
Cut artichoke hearts into quarters and set aside.
Melt butter and oil together in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turn over and cook for 2 minutes more.
Remove from skillet.
Add artichoke hearts, shallots and wine to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook for 4 minutes.
Add the prawns, toss and cook for 3 minutes more, or until JUST done.
Remove from heat and place on a serving platter or individual plates.
Sprinkle with tarragon, salt, pepper and serve.

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Reviews

This is a really nice recipe. You cannot go wrong with these ingredients. I served it with a salad and french bread. I think next time I will serve it over rice.

susie cooks