Prawns with Artichokes and Shallots

Prawns and artichokes together is almost to good for words. Feel free to sub scallops for the prawns if you wish. Serve with a salad and hot bread.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  fresh  prawns, thawed if frozen prawns-peeled,deveined and rinsed
• 2  lemons
• 1 (14 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1⁄4 cup  virgin olive oil
• 5  tablespoons butter
• 1  small shallot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dry white wine
• 1 -2  tablespoon  fresh snipped tarragon
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place cleaned prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle with the juice of 1 lemon.
2. Set aside.
3. Cut artichoke hearts into quarters and set aside.
4. Melt butter and oil together in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turn over and cook for 2 minutes more.
6. Remove from skillet.
7. Add artichoke hearts, shallots and wine to the skillet and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and cook for 4 minutes.
9. Add the prawns, toss and cook for 3 minutes more, or until JUST done.
10. Remove from heat and place on a serving platter or individual plates.
11. Sprinkle with tarragon, salt, pepper and serve.