Lobster-Stuffed Chokes

Name: Lobster-Stuffed Chokes
Ingredients: 4 large artichokes; 1 lemon, cut in half; 1/4 C. butter; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 8 oz. raw lobster meat, coarsely chopped; 8 oz. cream cheese; 8 oz. sour cream; 8 oz. shredded parmesan, separated; 1/4 C. dry marsala or sherry; 1 Tbsp. white Worchestershire sauce; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 1 Tbsp. essence of Emeril

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Ingredients

4 large artichokes
1 lemon, cut in half
1/4 C. butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
8 oz. raw lobster meat, coarsely chopped
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. shredded parmesan, separated
1/4 C. dry marsala or sherry
1 Tbsp. white Worchestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 Tbsp. essence of Emeril

Directions

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