Shrimp Artichoke And Fresh Ricotta Flatbread Recipes

GRILLED FLATBREAD WITH ARTICHOKES & RICOTTA

Steps:

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using the heel of your hand, gently press and stretch the dough out toward the edges. Stretch the dough to 1/4-inch or less thickness, into a rectangular shape measuring about 14" by 8". Using a rolling pin to smooth it out helps with the process. If the dough is stubborn and wants to "shrink back" as you work, just give it a five-minute rest before continuing.
• Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat. If grilling lemon slices, coat both sides of each slice with olive oil.
• When you are satisfied with the shape of the rolled out dough, brush the entire surface lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently lift one long end and fold dough in half. Brush surface lightly on both sides with olive oil. Dough is now ready for transport to the grill.
• If grilling lemon slices, place them on the edges of the grill surface to char as the flatbread grills.
• Unfold the dough and cautiously place it on the preheated grill grates. You may need to quickly stretch the edges to re-establish the desired shape. Close grill cover. After a minute or so, lift the edge of the dough with tongs to check on the progress. Once dough starts to "bubble" and grill marks are noticeable, flip the dough using metal tongs or a metal pizza peel. Cover grill and after one minute, lift the dough to check underneath. Once the char marks are apparent, the crust is ready to be transferred to a tray.
• Turn off several burners of the grill to create a "cooler" area. Or preheat oven to 375°F.
• Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, basil, honey and a pinch of both salt and pepper. Top the grilled flatbread with the ricotta mixture. Scatter on the artichokes.
• Return the dressed flatbread to the grill, placing it on the "cooler" side to avoid overcharring. Close the cover and grill for about 3 minutes until the ricotta mixture loosens slightly and the flatbread is well heated. OR place the dressed flatbread in the preheated oven on a tray until the ricotta mixture loosens slightly and the flatbread is well heated.
• Top with fresh arugula and shaved parmesan. If desired, sprinkle lightly with crushed red pepper flakes. Just before serving, drizzle lightly with the lemon vinaigrette and chopped chives.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook, stirring until softened but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates, garnish with additional parsley, and serve.

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.

SHRIMP WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Rinse and drain artichokes, slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• Pat the shrimp dry and toss with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until sizzling.
• Add half of the shrimp and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
• Remove the shrimp to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Brown the remaining shrimp and remove to bowl.
• Decrease heat to medium-low.
• In the same pan sauté the artichoke slices, onion, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes until the artichoke slices and onion start to brown,about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add the wine and stir gently to dislodge any browned bits from bottom of pan.
• Cook until liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the chicken broth,lemon juice,1 tablespoon of parsley, and the remaining salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• While sauce is cooking, Cook the pasta.
• Drain pasta and return to pot.
• Return shrimp to sauce just to warm through, no longer than 2 or three minutes.
• Pour sauce over pasta and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, coating pasta with the sauce, about 2 minutes.
• Turn pasta out on to warm serving dish.
• Sprinkle with parsley and diced tomato, if desired, and serve.

SHRIMP WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• If the artichokes are small, trim the stem to within a half inch of the base and remove the tougher outer leaves. Cut each artichoke in eighths and place in a bowl. Toss with the lemon juice and cover with water. Set aside for 15 minutes. If you are using medium-size artichokes, trim the stem flush with the base and remove all the leaves. Using a sharp knife, cut away the center choke, leaving just the fleshy bottom or heart of the artichoke. Cut each in eighths and treat with the lemon as previously described.
• Drain the artichoke pieces.
• Heat half the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the artichokes, parsley and garlic, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring from time to time, about 20 minutes until the artichokes are lightly browned and tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
• When the artichokes are tender, remove them from the skillet. Season the flour with salt and pepper to taste and toss the shrimp in the flour to coat them lightly. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry a minute or two, until they turn pink. Pour in the wine. Cook, stirring, until the wine just films the bottom of the pan. Return the artichokes to the pan, stir, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SPEEDY SHRIMP FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread with cheese; top with shrimp and tomatoes. Bake until heated through, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with basil. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

RAGOUT OF SHRIMP, ARTICHOKES AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, add a sprinkling of salt and bring to a simmer. Cook until they are barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• While the potatoes are cooking, trim the stems of the artichokes flush with the base and remove all the leaves and discard them. Using a sharp knife, cut away the fuzzy center choke, leaving the fleshy bottom, or heart, of each artichoke. Cut into eighths and toss with the lemon juice.
• Heat half the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the artichokes, potatoes, parsley and garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until the artichokes and potatoes are lightly browned and tender when they are pierced with a sharp knife.
• While these ingredients are cooking, dissolve the curry powder in a tablespoon of the wine.
• When the artichokes and potatoes are tender, remove them from the skillet and set aside. Season the flour with salt and pepper to taste and toss the shrimp in the flour to coat them lightly.
• Add the remaining oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium. Add the shrimp, stir-fry for a minute or two until they turn pink, then add the curry powder mixture and stir. Add the remaining wine.
• Cook, stirring, until the wine just coats the bottom of the pan. Return the artichokes and potatoes to the pan, stir, season with salt and pepper and serve.

PESTO SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream just to simmering. Stir in Parmesan cheese, artichokes, pesto and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain linguine; serve with sauce. If desired, top with basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese.

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES IN PEPPERY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut off artichoke stems with a serrated knife and discard. With scissors trim tips of leaves. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook artichokes 30 to 45 minutes, or until bottoms are tender when pierces with a knife.
• While artichokes are cooking, preheat oven to 500°F.
• Drop garlic into a food processor with motor running and mince. Turn motor off. Add lemon juice, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, basil, salt, oregano, and cayenne and pulse to combine. Add butter and blend until combined well.
• Spread shrimp in 3-cup shallow baking dish large enough to hold them in one layer and sprinkle with scallions. Drop spoonfuls of butter mixture evenly over top and bake, stirring once or twice, until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Invert artichokes on paper towels to drain. Divide artichokes and shrimp with sauce between soup plates and serve with crusty bread and lemon wedges.