Prawns With Artichokes And Shallots

• 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

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

fresh prawns, lemons, salt, virgin olive oil, butter, shallot, white wine, tarragon, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/prawns-with-artichokes-and-shallots-36430 (may not work)