Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Shrimp with Artichoke Pesto

By David Downie

3.4

(11)

Image may contain Food Seafood Animal Sea Life and Plant
Shrimp with Artichoke PestoMark Thomas

The pesto works well as a sauce for pasta, chicken, or fish, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 appetizer servings

Ingredients

2 large artichokes
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
32 cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To trim artichoke, add the juice from half a lemon to a large bowl of cold water. Cut off the artichoke's stem; rub cut surface with the other lemon half. Peel off all the leaves. Cut off top one inch of artichoke. Using a spoon with a serrated edge, scrape out the fibrous choke from the center. Rub the artichoke all over with lemon and drop it into lemon water. Drain before using.

    Step 2

    Cut artichoke hearts into quarters. Combine artichoke hearts, basil, and garlic in processor. Add oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in cheeses. Season artichoke pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Place pesto in center of platter. Surround with shrimp and serve.

TagsItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanArtichokeVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetablePecorinoCheeseDairyShrimpShellfishSeafoodStarterDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasyNo-CookFood ProcessorSpringBon Appétit
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like tiny tomato galettes and chimichurri grilled shrimp.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
This Cookout Menu Dials Up the Classics
The secret to juicy grilled chicken, a sheet-cake swap for banana pudding, and more reasons to light up the grill and have people over all summer long.
13 Types of Nuts and How to Cook With Them
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Olive Bar Pasta Salad
Choose your own adventure at the supermarket with marinated artichokes, beans, peppers, and of course, olives.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in June
Like swordfish steaks with tomatoes and Peruvian-style tofu.
Classic French Vinaigrette
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Our go-to banana bread recipe is moist, nutty, and incredibly easy to make.