Marinated Shrimps Mussels And Artichoke Hearts Recipes

MARINATED SHRIMPS, MUSSELS AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Put the mussels with a quarter-cup of water in a large pot with a tightly fitting lid. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the pot - holding the cover on - once during cooking. Remove from heat. Allow to cool until the mussels can be handled. Shell the mussels, using one shell as tweezers. Place the meat in a very large bowl. Discard the shells. Strain the mussel liquid through a sieve lined with a damp cloth. Reserve.
• Bring three quarts of water with the salt to a boil in a large pot. Drop in the shrimp. Stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let the shrimp steep for five minutes. Drain in a large colander. Add to the mussels.
• Open the boxes of artichoke hearts. Place the artichokes in a sieve under hot running water until they can be separated. Place in bowl of hot water until thoroughly defrosted. Drain and add them to the shrimp and mussels.
• Add the celery and onions and stir.
• Whisk together the marinade ingredients. Pour over the salad. With hands or large spoons, mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Stir once or twice before dinner.

MARINATED SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Combine shrimp and artichoke hearts in a large bowl. Combine oil and all other ingredients except the lettuce leaves. Pour dressing over the shrimp and artichokes. Cover and chill 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve on a platter lined with lettuce leaves.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt 2 tbsp of the butter.
• Add onion and cook until tender.
• Add water and bring to a boil.
• Stir in package of noodles.
• Boil gently for about 8 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• Cut artichoke hearts in half.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat remaining 2 tbsp butter with the olive oil.
• Over medium heat, cook the garlic until soft but not brown.
• Add shrimp and artichokes hearts.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
• Stir in parsley and pepper.
• Add to hot noodles and serve immediately.

MARINATED SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir together vinegar, parsley, onions, oil and dressing mix with whisk. Stir in shrimp, artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes and cheese. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Serve with slotted spoon. Garnish with basil leaves.