Prawns With Artichokes And Shallots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh prawns, thawed if frozen prawns-peeled,deveined and rinsed
2 lemons
1 (14 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 -2 tablespoon fresh snipped tarragon
salt and pepper

Preparation

Place cleaned prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle with the juice of 1 lemon.
Set aside.
Cut artichoke hearts into quarters and set aside.
Melt butter and oil together in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turn over and cook for 2 minutes more.
Remove from skillet.
Add artichoke hearts, shallots and wine to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook for 4 minutes.
Add the prawns, toss and cook for 3 minutes more, or until JUST done.
Remove from heat and place on a serving platter or individual plates.
Sprinkle with tarragon, salt, pepper and serve.