Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients

• 2 large or 3 small artichokes…

• 1 1/2 ponds raw shrimp (sliced into small pieces I use frozen)…

• 5 tablespoons butter/margarine (brand of your choice)…

• 1 bunch green onions (chopped green tops too)…

• 2-3 ribs celery…(chopped leaves too)…

• 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)…

• 2-3 cloves garlic (chopped)…

• 2 cups Italian Bread Crumbs…

• 1-2 Lemon (need slices for each artichoke stuffed & I squeeze

• the juice of the rest into the mixture)…

• Olive Oil..

• Parmesan Cheese (shredded)…

Directions

1. Boil artichokes in salted water (I use garlic powder & onion powder) for 30-40 minutes or until leaves pull out easily. Drain. Spread leaves open to remove water and thistle.

2. While artichokes are boiling…Melt butter/margarine in large pan…add onions, celery, parsley & garlic…saute until soft

3. Add cut up shrimp, stirring to cook them (about 3-5 minutes) or until shrimp is pink.

4. ***DO NOT OVER COOK…THIS MIXTURE SHOULD BE VERY WET***

5. Put mixture in a large bowl & add the breadcrumbs to it & mix well with spoon or fork. This mixture should be moist & crumbly. (I mix in about a 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese in).

6. Using a spoon, filter the mixture into the leaves starting at the outside bottom of artichoke…working way to the center & ending with filling the center. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese,& drizzle olive oil over the entire artichoke…top off with a slice of lemon (Easy Tip…I use a bowl lined with tin foil (large enough to wrap the artichoke in when finished).

7. Serve warm/hot

8. If refrigerated or frozen prior to eating…heat them up in oven @ 350-400 for : 30-40 minutes if thawed and 75-90 minutes if frozen. When the deep center is warm/hot they are ready to eat.

9. ENJOY…