Elegant Shrimp And Artichoke Salad Recipes

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the shrimp in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, and remove from the heat. Let stand 15 minutes and drain.
• When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and devein them. Cut each shrimp crosswise on the bias into thin slices. There should be about 2 cups.
• Drain the artichoke bottoms, and chop them finely. There should be about 2 cups. Put the artichokes in a mixing bowl, and add the parsley and garlic. Blend well. Add the shrimp, and sprinkle with oil and lemon juice. Blend and serve.

ELEGANT SHRIMP PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and salt in shallow dish. Dip shrimp in eggs, then bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook 1/2 of the shrimp, turning once, 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. With paper towel, wipe pan clean and repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and shrimp.
• Evenly spread 1-1/2 cups Sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish; top with shrimp. Pour remaining sauce over shrimp, then top with mozzarella. Bake 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
• Cost per recipe*: $16.33.
• Cost per serving*: $4.08.
• *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

SHRIMP ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 deg. In bottom of a well-greased 1 1/2 quart casserole, place artichoke hearts and cover with shrimp.
• Melt half the butter in pan and saute mushrooms 6 to 8 minutes. Pour over shrimp.
• Melt remaining butter; add flour and cook over low heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add the cream and milk, cooking until thick.
• Add salt, pepper, sherry and Worcestershire. Stir until smooth.
• Pour over casserole and top with cheese and paprika.
• Bake 25 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.
• Serve by itself, or stretch by serving over rice or noodles.

ARTICHOKE AVOCADO SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the lemon, olive oil, vinegar. Add the vegetables and shrimp. Serve with pita, sour dough, or french bread.

ARTICHOKE SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, artichokes, olives, cheese, green onions, parsley and basil., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, lemon juice, basil, mustard and, if desired, pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving.

SHRIMP, ARTICHOKE AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. Drain, cover with fresh cold water and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking until tender (about 20 minutes more).
• Combine the mustard, crushed garlic (mashing it into the mustard with a fork), vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well. Remove the garlic cloves and pour the mixture over the beans while they are still warm. Add the tomatoes, toss and set aside.
• Meanwhile, trim the outer leaves from the artichokes. Cut off the stalks and slice off the tops, two-thirds down horizontally. Squeeze the lemon half into a bowl of cold water large enough to hold the artichokes. Cut the artichokes into thin slices vertically. Add them to the water as you trim them, to stop them from turning brown.
• Heat oil in a skillet. Dry the artichoke slices in a salad spinner or with a kitchen towel. Add the artichokes and saute, turning from time to time until golden. Drain on paper towels.
• Cook the shrimp. Bring the wine, stock, bouquet garni, onion and salt and pepper to boil. Add the shrimp and cook for one to two minutes. Do not overcook them or they will be mushy. Cool, peel and chop them in half-inch pieces. Add to the beans and toss. Correct seasoning.
• To serve, place the mixture in a shallow dish and arrange the artichokes in a circle around the edges. Sprinkle with chives.

SHRIMP ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium baking dish, mix together Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic salt, mayonnaise and shrimp. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, onion, and artichoke hearts.
• In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic.
• Pour enough dressing over salad to coat, and toss well. Sprinkle with grated cheese, and serve.