Artichoke Leaves with Shrimp and Fennel
Artichoke Leaves with Shrimp and Fennel requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 24. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 47 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. Head to the store and pick up lemon, garnishes: fennel sprigs, lemon zest, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Whisk together first 4 ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Stir in onion, oregano, and fennel. Set aside.
Bring 3 cups water to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, devein, if desired.
Cut shrimp in half lengthwise. Set aside.
Cut off stem end so that artichoke will sit upright; place in a small saucepan. Squeeze lemon juice over artichoke.
Add water to cover, salt, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
Peel away leaves. Using a spoon, remove and discard thistle (choke) from the heart. Dice heart; add to vinaigrette.
Spoon vinaigrette on artichoke leaves; top with shrimp.