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Artichokes Stuffed With Shrimp Recipe


Artichokes Stuffed With Shrimp Recipe
If you want to impress somebody with artichokes and shrimp, this is a great recipe. It's pretty, it's tasty and it's elegant. This comes from my catering friend Jimmy who is not only a phenominal cook but a great catering partner.

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Ingredients
  • 6 medium artichokes
  • 1-1/2 pounds raw small shrimp
  • 8 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Directions
  1. Remove stems from artichokes and cut 1/2" off the tops and snip off sharp tips.
  2. Cook tightly then cover with boiling water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons salt.
  3. Cook for 40 minutes then drain well.
  4. Bring one quart water to a boil add one tablespoon lemon juice and two teaspoons salt.
  5. Add shrimp and bring the water to a boil again.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer covered three to five minutes or until shrimp have turned pink.
  7. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water the shrimp were cooked in.
  8. Drain peel and clean shrimp and reserve 18 shrimp for garnish.
  9. Place remaining shrimp in a blender with the reserved liquid and remaining lemon juice.
  10. Add seasonings and mayonnaise then blend until shrimp are broken up.
  11. Chill for 30 minutes then fill artichokes and garnish with remaining shrimp.

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