SHRIMP IN BASIL BUTTER
Pasta, Seafood and Eggs:
Shrimp in Basil Butter
from True Grits...
Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South
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INGREDIENTS:
6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1-1/2 to 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
9 ounces fresh pasta, cooked, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
TO PREPARE:
* Process the butter, basil, parsley, garlic, salt and lemon
pepper in a food processor until blended. Pour over shrimp in a
shallow dish, tossing to coat.
* Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour, tossing
occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
* Saute the shrimp in a skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking
spray until the shrimp turn pink. Remove the shrimp to a bowl.
* Add the cream, Parmesan cheese and reserved marinade to the
skillet; mix well.
* Cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring
constantly. Stir in the shrimp. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
* Serve over the pasta; sprinkle with the parsley.
SERVES 6
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