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Shrimp with Artichoke Pesto

By David Downie

3.4

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Shrimp with Artichoke PestoMark Thomas

The pesto works well as a sauce for pasta, chicken, or fish, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 appetizer servings

Ingredients

2 large artichokes
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
32 cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To trim artichoke, add the juice from half a lemon to a large bowl of cold water. Cut off the artichoke's stem; rub cut surface with the other lemon half. Peel off all the leaves. Cut off top one inch of artichoke. Using a spoon with a serrated edge, scrape out the fibrous choke from the center. Rub the artichoke all over with lemon and drop it into lemon water. Drain before using.

    Step 2

    Cut artichoke hearts into quarters. Combine artichoke hearts, basil, and garlic in processor. Add oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in cheeses. Season artichoke pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Place pesto in center of platter. Surround with shrimp and serve.

TagsItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanArtichokeVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetablePecorinoCheeseDairyShrimpShellfishSeafoodStarterDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasyNo-CookFood ProcessorSpringBon Appétit
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