MARINATED LEMON SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES

MARINATED LEMON SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. unpeeled, large raw shrimp (31/40 count)
1 (14 oz) can whole artichoke hearts, drained
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, cut in half and sliced
1 lemon, sliced
Garnish: chopped fresh basil

Steps:

1. Bring 2 qt. water to a boil in a Dutch oven; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Cut artichoke hearts in half. 2. Whisk together vinegar and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour mixture into a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add shrimp, artichoke hearts, onion, and lemon, turning to coat. Seal and chill 4 hours, turning occasionally. Drain mixture, discarding marinade. Place in serving bowls. Garnish, if desired. Alternative: Marinated Lemon Shrimp with Olives: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1 (5 1/4 oz) jar pimiento-stuffed spanish olives, drained, for 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts. Omit garnish.