Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Dry White Wine (or chicken stock)
- 1 (14 oz) can Artichoke Hearts, quartered, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Chicken or Vegetable Stock, low sodium
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat the thawed and peeled shrimp thoroughly dry using kitchen paper. Toss the shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Once melted, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if necessary).
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes per side until the shrimp are just pink. Remove the shrimp immediately and set aside on a clean plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the minced garlic and dried oregano. Sauté for 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Do not allow the garlic to brown or burn.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine (or stock). Bring to a rapid simmer, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Reduce the wine by half, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Artichokes and Stock: Stir in the drained artichoke hearts and the 1/4 cup of chicken stock. Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer for 1 minute to warm the artichokes through.
- Return Shrimp and Finish: Return the partially cooked shrimp to the pan, along with any collected juices. Stir gently and simmer for 1–2 minutes, just until the shrimp are fully cooked and curled into C-shapes.
- Enrich the Sauce: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 Tbsp of unsalted butter, the fresh lemon juice, and the lemon zest until the sauce is silky and glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) as needed. Stir in half of the fresh parsley. Serve immediately, topped generously with crumbled feta cheese and the remaining fresh parsley.