Fettucine With Shrimp, Artichokes And Red Chili Peppers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 2 large shallots, finely chopped (approx. 1/3 c.)
  • 2 tlbs. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs. Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 1 tbls. butter
  • 3/4 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
  • 8-10 oz. fettucine
  • Lemon wedges
In large skillet, combine shallots, lemon juice, broth, thyme, red pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt; heat to boiling. Add shrimp and artichokes and reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or till shrimp is pink, stirring often. With slotted spoon, remove shrimp, artichokes and shallots. Reduce liquid in pan to about 1 tbls. Add cream; boil gently for 2-3 minutes or till thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in butter and lemon peel till melted. Stir shrimp-artichoke mixture into sauce; heat through. Pour sauce over cooked fettucine and toss gently. Serve with lemon wedges.