Shaved Artichoke Salad With Shrimp Recipe

Venice was built on saltwater marshes in the 6th century, and many local crops like the city's sant'erasmo artichokes, have a delicate taste of the sea. For this healthy salad artichokes are sliced thin--a great use for a mandolin if you have one--and served raw. When paired with the sweet-salty shrimp the combo evokes the flavors of the lagoon. For tender and tasty results, buy the smallest, freshest artichokes you can find.