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Garlicky Shrimp and Artichokes




Source of Recipe


From Miavita


Recipe Introduction


Who needs a little garlic when you can have a lotta garlic? Eat hearty and healthy tonight! Serve with good crusty bread, sliced sun-ripened tomatoes and a few imported olives, tossed green salad with low-fat dressing.


List of Ingredients




1 - package frozen artichoke hearts (9 oz.)
12 oz. shelled medium shrimp (approx. 12 - 16 shrimp)
2 or 3 cloves garlic
4 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice


Recipe



1 Microwave artichoke hearts on High for 2 minutes to thaw and soften.
2 To mash garlic: First, sprinkle peeled garlic cloves with coarse salt. With the flat of a large knife, mash to a paste. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. olive oil and continue mashing to a fine paste.
3 Heat remaining 3 tsp. oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic paste. Cook until shrimp are pink. Add artichoke hearts and lemon juice and cook to warm through.