Seafood And Artichoke Heart Ecstasy Recipes

FISH WITH ARTICHOKE LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree the artichoke hearts with the capers, parsley, garlic, broth, egg holk and lemon juice, scraping down the sides.
• With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream, blending teh sauce until it is smooth.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the sauce around the cooked fish fillets and then garnish with the lemon slices and more parsley.

SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN PAELLA WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Cut the red pepper, removing the seeds and slice into 4 sections. In the oven (475) or over the grill, roast the peppers until charred, about 12 - 15 minutes. Remove the pepper to a bowl and place a plate over it to steam the veggies for about 10 - 15 minutes. Remove the skin and cut the peppers into strips. Set aside in a baggie.
• In a bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. In two separate containers, add the marinade to the chicken and the prawns. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Heat about 1 T of the marinade in a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken until lightly brown. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Add the sausage to the pan and cook over medium heat until well browned. Remove to the plate.
• Add a bit of the reserved marinade to the skillet and add the onions and garlic. Cook until soft. Stir in the rice and brown slightly.
• Remove the onions/rice mixture to a paella pan. Using part of the chicken stock, deglaze the skillet and add the liquid to the rice.
• Add the rest of the broth, tomatoes, saffron threads, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until rice is tender.
• Cover the peas with warm water for about 10 minutes to bring them to room temperature. Drain.
• Add white wine, peas, scallops and artichoke hearts; toss gently.
• Drain shrimp; push into rice mixture along with the clams. Add the red pepper.
• Bake, covered in 350 oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and clams are open.
• Garnish with parsley, lemon slices and parmesan cheese.

SEAFOOD AND ARTICHOKE HEART ECSTASY

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in a deep skillet.
• Add garlic, shallots and mushrooms.
• Cook on med high for several minutes, until the mushrooms get darker.
• Add both broths, crushed red pepper and wine.
• Let boil for several minutes until reduced by at least 1/4.
• Add artichoke hearts and juice.
• Return heat to high, add shrimp and scallops.
• Lower heat and cover.
• When shrimp turns opaque, it is ready!
• Add the parsley and zest.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle individual dishes with cheese.
• Salt and pepper as desired.