Artichoke and Shrimp Salad: fresh, light, and easy to prepare.
The artichoke and shrimp salad is a dish that combines freshness, flavor, and lightness, perfect for the spring season.
The artichoke, a seasonal vegetable with a unique and slightly bitter taste, marries beautifully with the delicate flavor of the shrimp, creating a combination of contrasts that tantalizes the palate. Moreover, this salad is very easy to prepare, can be eaten cold or warm, and is also a great choice for those looking for a low-calorie recipe, ideal for a healthy and balanced diet.
It was said to be easy to prepare, especially if, like me, you use frozen artichoke hearts, because all you need to do is boil them for a few minutes in boiling water. On the other hand, if you feel like using fresh artichokes, it will take a few more minutes to clean them.
The shrimp, however, need to be cleaned and sautéed in a pan for a few minutes, but I assure you that the final result of the artichoke and shrimp salad will not disappoint you, both in terms of flavor and simplicity.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creative
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 171.73 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.34 (g) of which sugars 6.32 (g)
- Proteins 12.77 (g)
- Fat 6.52 (g) of which saturated 1.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 3.99 (g)
- Sodium 903.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz shrimp (medium size)
- 10.5 oz artichoke hearts (frozen)
- extra virgin olive oil
- fine salt
- pepper
- lemon zest
- Half glass white wine (or water)
Steps
Clean the shrimp by removing the head, intestine, and shell, trying to leave the tails. Rinse them under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Boil the frozen artichoke hearts in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Grease the pan with a little oil and sauté the shrimp on both sides.
Pour the wine (or water), let it evaporate, and turn off the heat.
Turn off the heat and season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Combine the artichokes with the shrimp on a plate or tray.
Dress with the remaining sauce in the pan and mix to season everything.
Finish the dish with lemon zest and serve, warm or lukewarm.
