Best Artichoke Bottoms With Shrimp And Citrus Salsa Recipes

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CITRUS SALSA



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Use this fresh salsa recipe when making our Artichoke Bottoms with Shrimp and Citrus Salsa; it's also delicious with any grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small jalapeno chile
1/2 pink grapefruit
2 oranges, 1 blood and 1 navel if possible
1 Meyer or regular lemon
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
4 yellow or red cherry tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Roast jalapeno over a gas flame or under a broiler until blackened. Let cool in a paper bag. Peel, seed, and cut jalapeno into quarter-inch pieces.
  • Remove peel and pith from all citrus using a sharp paring knife. Place a strainer over medium bowl. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, carefully cut between membranes to remove segments. Squeeze remaining membrane to extract juice; reserve. Cut segments into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a separate bowl.
  • Add onion to citrus. Halve tomatoes lengthwise, squeeze out seeds; cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Gradually add reserved peppers, tasting for heat. Stir in thyme and oil, adding reserved citrus juice if salsa is dry.

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE WITH PEAS AND ARTICHOKES



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Easy lemon garlic shrimp with peas and artichokes. Perfect on top of orzo pasta or rice.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 tsp (between 2.5 and 3 g) ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp (between 2.5 and 3 g) ground cumin
1 tsp (about 2 g) Aleppo-style pepper
1 tsp (about 2 g) sweet Spanish paprika
1 lb (about 454 g) large shrimp or prawns, peeled, deviened, tail-on (if frozen, thaw properly before use)
Salt and pepper
Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, halved then sliced
6 to 8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup (236 ml) dry white wine
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tsp quality honey
1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
1 1/2 cup (225 g) frozen peas, thawed
1 15-oz can (about 425 g) baby artichokes, drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix spices.
  • Place shrimp in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and about 2 1/2 tsps of the spice mixture (keep rest of spice mixture for later.) Set shrimp aside for now.
  • In a large cast iron skillet like this one, heat 2 tbsp Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring regularly, until fragrant and golden (do not brown garlic.)
  • Add white wine. Cook to reduce by half, then add lemon juice, honey and broth. Raise heat and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Add peas and artichokes. Season with salt and pepper and the remainder of the spice mixture. Cook for 10 minutes or so until peas are cooked through.
  • Add shrimp and cook until just pink (this will be very quick, so watch for shrimp to turn color, toss as needed.)
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese to your liking and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Serve hot with a side of simple orzo or this Lebanese rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Sugar 6.1 g, Sodium 668.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 29.8 g, Cholesterol 184 mg

ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS WITH SHRIMP AND CITRUS SALSA



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A bright citrus salsa makes this dish irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lemons, halved
10 medium artichokes
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 small clove garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 small head lettuce
Citrus Salsa

Steps:

  • Fill large nonreactive pot with cold water. Quarter two lemons; squeeze juice into water, and add quarters to pot. Trim one artichoke at a time, cutting stem to one-half inch. Remove leaves down to fuzzy choke, and neatly trim bottom of green exterior. Transfer artichoke to water. Repeat for all artichokes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer. Cook, covered, over low heat until tender when pierced in center, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook shrimp in boiling water until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Strain; place under cool running water to stop cooking. Cut into three-quarter-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • When artichokes are cool, 15 to 20 minutes, scoop choke; discard. Neatly trim artichoke bottoms; transfer to shallow container. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons juice from remaining lemon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Coat artichokes in mixture. May be refrigerated up to one day ahead.
  • Place the artichokes on a serving dish or platter. Arrange a small lettuce leaf on top of each artichoke. Fill each with shrimp and salsa.

FRIED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS WITH PICHOLINE OLIVE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 lemons
6 large artichokes
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup white wine
4 sprigs parsley
4 sprigs thyme
2 quarts chicken stock
Salt and pepper
2 cups flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup picholine olives
2 ounces olive juice
2 ounces lemon juice
2 ounces sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • To cook the artichokes, prepare a bowl with cold water and 3 sliced lemons to store the artichokes in after they have been peeled to prevent discoloration.
  • Using a paring knife, remove the outer leaves and trim off the stem of each artichoke, and place in lemon water until ready to use.
  • In a medium size pot, combine the celery, garlic, white wine, juice of 2 lemons, parsley, thyme, chicken stock, and salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Add the artichokes and cover them with a dishtowel to submerse the artichokes in the liquid. Cook for approximately 45 minutes, or until fork tender. When finished cooking, remove artichokes from liquid, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Once they have cooled, remove any inner leaves and choke that are remaining. Slice the artichoke bottoms into four pieces.
  • To bread the artichokes, set up the flour, lightly beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in separate dishes. Dredge the cut artichoke bottoms first in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the bread crumbs. Repeat this process until all pieces are breaded. Refrigerate until ready to fry.
  • To prepare the dressing, combine the olives and olive juice in a food processor. Process until ground. Add the lemon juice, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and egg yolk, and pulse until all ingredients are mixed together. While pulsing, drizzle in the olive oil to create an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To fry the artichoke bottoms, use a heavy-bottomed saucepot, filled half way up with corn oil. Place over medium high heat and bring oil to 350 degrees F. Use a candy thermometer to determine the temperature. When oil is hot, add the artichokes a few pieces at a time and fry until golden brown. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, fill a ramekin with the picholine dressing. Line a platter with romaine lettuce, and place the fried artichokes on top. Garnish the platter with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.

SHRIMP WITH ARTICHOKES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 small or 5 medium-size artichokes
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian parsley
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 cup dry white wine

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 815 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ARTICHOKES



Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined
1 (11-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, or 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 215 milligrams, Sodium 540 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams

SAUTEED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (14.5-ounce) cans water-packed artichoke bottoms, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, shredded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine and toss drained and rinsed artichoke bottoms with lemon juice. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, sweat onions in oil until translucent. Add tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and shredded basil leaves. Add in artichoke bottoms with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, remove artichoke bottoms and place on serving plate so the hollow side is up. Fill with tomato-onion mixture.

STUFFED ARTICHOKES WITH SHRIMP



Stuffed Artichokes with Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large artichokes
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon mustard
1 pound shrimp, boiled and peeled
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch saffron
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Trim the sharp ends of each artichoke with scissors, and place in a large pot. Combine the artichokes with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and fill pot with enough water to cover the artichokes. Boil for 40 minutes or until tender. Remove artichokes from pot and let cool.
  • Once artichokes have cooled, scoop out the centers with a spoon, to remove the choke.
  • To prepare the sauce, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey and mustard in a small bowl and mix well until smooth.
  • Mix the shrimp with 3 tablespoons of the sauce and add the paprika and saffron.
  • To serve, fill each artichoke with the remaining sauce. Garnish each artichoke by filling each leaf with a shrimp. Place on a large platter and serve with cherry tomatoes.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES



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Make and share this Pasta With Shrimp and Artichokes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke bottoms, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
2 teaspoon lemons, zest of, grated
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb angel hair pasta
1/2 cup diced tomato (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 559.5, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 36.5

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP WITH SALSA



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I prefer grilling in the summer because you don't need to turn on the stove and heat up the house. If you want to get fancy, serve it in a chilled martini glass for a beautiful presentation. The rice and/or shrimp can be cooked a day ahead and refrigerated until serving. -Lindsay Matuszak, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
20 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked saffron rice
AVOCADO-CORN SALSA:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 1254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SHRIMP ARTICHOKE DIP



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People never get enough of this wonderful dip. I always double the recipe to make sure everyone is happy. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Kat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Shrimp Dip Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup cooked and peeled shrimp
paprika, for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS AU GRATIN



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A rich-but-worth-it appetizer, with prosciutto tucked under a blanket of bechamel sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium artichokes
2 lemons, cut in half
1 sprig thyme
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 small bay leaf
4 cups Bechamel Sauce for Artichoke Bottoms au Gratin
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices prosciutto, cut in half crosswise

Steps:

  • Snap off most tough outer leaves from artichokes. Trim 1 1/2 inches from top. In pot of water, place artichokes, 1 1/2 lemons, thyme, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover with smaller-size lid to keep artichokes submerged. Cook over medium heat until hearts are tender when pierced with knife, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. When artichokes are tender, drain, remove remaining leaves, and discard all but the smallest, most tender ones. Set those aside. Remove choke completely with melon baller or spoon, and rub artichoke bottoms with remaining lemon half. In a glass pie pan or gratin dish, strew leaves and mix in half of bechamel. Lightly butter artichoke bottoms, season with salt and pepper, and place on top of bechamel. Place folded piece of prosciutto in each bottom; fill with a rounded mound of bechamel.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Rub the tops with butter, and bake for 5 minutes more. Serve one or two bottoms per person along with some of the leaves.

Underrated Delicacy: Artichoke Bottoms with Shrimp and Citrus Salsa Recipes

Artichokes are an underrated vegetable that often gets overlooked in everyday cooking. However, their unique texture and flavor can add depth to any dish. One appetizing variation is artichoke bottoms filled with shrimp and topped with fresh citrus salsa. This refreshing combination of flavors and textures is not only healthy but also aesthetically pleasing on the plate.
The Health Benefits of Artichokes
Artichokes are nutrient-dense vegetables that offer numerous health benefits. They are packed with fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium. Artichokes also contain antioxidants that protect cells against free radicals, which can damage cells and cause diseases like cancer. Artichokes are also known for their ability to support liver health. They contain compounds like cynarin, which stimulate bile production and help the liver breakdown fats. Additionally, artichokes contain silymarin, which can protect liver cells from damage caused by toxins.
Preparing Artichoke Bottoms
Artichoke bottoms are the meaty part at the base of the artichoke. To prepare them, you will need to clean and trim fresh artichokes before removing the bottoms. Alternatively, you can purchase canned or frozen artichoke bottoms from your local grocery store. To prepare fresh artichokes, start by cutting off the stem and the top of the artichoke. Next, use a pair of scissors to trim the tops of the remaining leaves, removing any sharp edges. Soak the artichokes in water with lemon juice or vinegar for 15-20 minutes to prevent oxidation. Finally, use a spoon to gently scoop out the fuzzy choke, revealing the meaty bottom.
Preparing Shrimp and Citrus Salsa
To make the shrimp and citrus salsa filling, you can use precooked or uncooked shrimp. If using uncooked shrimp, you will need to cook them first. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. To make the citrus salsa, you will need fresh lemon or lime juice, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeno pepper. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. This fresh and tangy salsa pairs perfectly with the savory shrimp and artichokes.
Assembling the Dish
To assemble the artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa, start by filling each artichoke bottom with a spoonful of shrimp. Top the shrimp with a generous spoonful of the citrus salsa, and garnish with additional cilantro or diced jalapeno, if desired. These artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa recipes can be served as a light appetizer or as a main dish accompanied by a side salad or rice. They are perfect for entertaining guests or as a healthy and easy weeknight meal. In conclusion, artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa recipes are a refreshing and healthy dish that is often overlooked in everyday cooking. The unique combination of flavors and textures is not only delicious but also full of nutrients that promote good health. Give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with this delicious and visually stunning dish.
Artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is not only beautiful with a range of colors, but it also tastes amazing. The combination of the artichoke, shrimp, and citrus salsa is a match made in heaven. However, there are some tips that you should consider when making the artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa recipe to ensure that it is perfect.

Tips for making the perfect artichoke bottoms:

Choose fresh artichokes:
When making the artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa recipe, it is important to choose fresh artichokes. Check if the leaves are firm and tightly packed around the artichoke. Try to avoid artichokes that have brown spots or areas that are mushy. Fresh artichokes will make a huge difference in the taste of the dish.
Prepare the artichoke properly:
Preparing the artichoke can be intimidating for those who have never done it before. First, remove the tough outer leaves of the artichoke until you reach the lighter-colored, more tender leaves. Then, cut off the top third portion of the artichoke, and use a paring knife to trim off the tips of the remaining leaves. Cut the stem of the artichoke flush with the bottom, and gently remove the fuzzy choke in the center with a spoon. After that, your artichoke is ready to boil.
Boil the artichokes correctly:
When boiling the artichokes, make sure to add salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to the water. The lemon juice will help preserve the artichoke's color, and the olive oil will enhance the flavor. Keep the artichokes in the water until they are tender.
Remove the artichoke bottoms without breaking:
Once the artichokes are cooked, remove the bottoms carefully without breaking them. You can use a spoon or a knife for this. It is essential not to break the artichokes, as they will serve as the base for the dish.

Tips for making the perfect shrimp and citrus salsa:

Choose fresh and high-quality shrimp:
When making the shrimp and citrus salsa, it is crucial to choose fresh and high-quality shrimp. The freshness of the shrimp will affect the flavor and texture of the dish. If possible, buy fresh and locally sourced shrimp.
Cook the shrimp correctly:
The most common mistake people make when cooking shrimp is overcooking them. When shrimp are overcooked, they become tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp in boiling water for about two to three minutes or until they turn pink.
Devein the shrimp:
Before cooking the shrimp, ensure that they are deveined. Deveining shrimp means removing the black vein down its back. While this procedure may seem insignificant, it makes a significant difference in the texture and flavor of the shrimp.
Prepare the citrus salsa:
The citrus salsa is what will give the dish its bright and zesty flavor. When making the salsa, use fresh ingredients such as oranges, lemons, and limes. Make sure to remove any pith from the fruit, as it can make the salsa bitter.

Assembling the dish:

Arrange the artichoke bottoms:
When arranging the artichoke bottoms, make sure that they are perfectly flat and lined up. It is also essential to create a wide opening in the center of the artichoke as this will hold the shrimp and citrus salsa.
Place the cooked shrimp:
Once the artichoke bottoms are set up, put the cooked shrimp in the opening you have created. Make sure to distribute the shrimp evenly.
Top with salsa:
Finally, top the artichoke bottoms and the shrimp with the citrus salsa. Do not be afraid to be generous with the salsa, as it is the highlight of the dish.

Conclusion

In summary, making artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa requires attention to detail, but the result is a dish that looks and tastes incredible. By following these tips, you will make the perfect artichoke bottoms with shrimp and citrus salsa recipe that your family and friends will love. Remember to choose fresh ingredients, prepare them correctly, and assemble the dish with care. Enjoy!

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