Shrimp Baby Artichoke Salad Recipes

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 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.

BABY ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

RAW BABY ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Choose only the smallest, most tender, of the young and green fresh artichokes. Once they have developed their purple choke inside they are no longer desirable for this raw salad.
• Wash the artichokes carefully. Trim the pointy ends of the leaves, cut off the top 1/4-inch and tear off and discard and blemished outer leaves.
• Slice the artichokes, paper thin, lengthwise and place in a bowl with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to combine well. Marinate the artichoke for no more than several minutes or they may blacken.
• Toss the salad greens with the basil and parsley leaves. Whisk the remaining lemon juice and olive oil together and dress the salad greens with this vinaigrette. Toss together.
• Place some salad evenly divided on several plates and divide the sliced artichokes among the plates by topping each dish with some marinated artichokes.
• Shave fresh Parmesan cheese on each dish to finish.

GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP SALAD ON A BED OF BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Thread shrimp onto metal skewers (or bamboo ones that have been soaked in water for 15 minutes). Brush both sides with oil and season with salt, pepper and a light sprinkling of sugar.
• Heat gas grill, with all burners on high, until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close lid and allow to return to temperature. Grill shrimp until fully cooked and spotty brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, mix in a medium bowl the tomatoes, cheese, olives, oregano, 2 Tbs. of the olive oil and 2 tsps. of the vinegar. Unthread shrimp and add to bowl. Lightly toss ingredients to coat. Set aside. (Can be made an hour or so ahead.)
• When ready to serve, drizzle remaining oil, as well as a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper, over spinach in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Add remaining 2 tsps. vinegar; toss again. Divide spinach among 4 large plates. Top with a portion of the shrimp mixture.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ARTICHOKES, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Add dressing and toss.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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.

ARTICHOKE AVOCADO SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

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

SHRIMP & BABY ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring 4-quarts salted water to a boil and drop in the shrimp. Wait 1 minute; empty the pot into a colander set in the sink. Let the shrimp cool in the colander. 2. Bring a second pot of salted water to a boil and drop in the broccoli florets. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until stems are just tender; do not overcook. Remove florets from water with a slotted spoon or skimmer and drop into a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process and set the brilliant green color. When broccoli is cool, drain well and reserve. 3. Cut the artichokes into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and combine in a mixing bowl with the shrimp, broccoli and scallions. 4. Add sherry mayonnaise, toss, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.