SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES IN HERBED BUTTER SAUCE

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES IN HERBED BUTTER SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts
1/2 red bell pepper, roasted and thinly sliced
1/4 inch think slice of Prosciutto, cut into thin slivers
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (crystal, Louisiana are always good choices)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into bits
1/2 lb small shrimp
3 scallions (green onions)
crusty bread and lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450˚F. Drop garlic into food processor and mince. Add lemon juice, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, oregano and cayenne. Pulse to combine. Add butter and blend until well combined. Spread shrimp in a shallow baking dish in one layer and sprinkle with scallions. Drop spoonfuls of butter mixture evenly over top and cover until ready to bake. Refrigerate if you are making ahead. Prior to baking shrimp prepare the artichokes. In small sauce pan, add 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter and briefly sauté the Prosciutto. Add artichokes, red bell pepper and 1/2 cup chicken broth and heat thoroughly. While heating begin to bake the shrimp.Stir once or twice until shrimp are cooked - about 5 minutes (don't overcook).Combine shrimp, artichoke mixture and scallions. Serve in soup bowls with crusty bread and lemon wedges.