SEAPAK
Fresh Artichokes Farci with
Shrimp and Sherry
4 large fresh artichokes
8 ounces unsalted butter
12 ounces SeaPak Shrimp Scampi
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup pitted, chopped black olives
1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, unseasoned
1/4 cup dry sherry
Salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges or garlic oil
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Steam artichokes in salted water until centers are tender; rinse under
cold water, drain and let cool.
3. Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic,
olives, parsley, bread crumbs, sherry, and salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
to taste. Cook until shrimp are tender; remove pan from heat and let cool.
4. Clean artichokes by removing the choke and trimming the leaves.
Fill each artichoke to the top with the shrimp filling.
5. Top with grated Parmesan and bake until heated through. Serve hot with
lemon wedges or garlic oil. Makes 4 servings.
