Creamy Lemon Basil Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Basil Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dash Olive Oil; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1/4 cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Roughly Chopped, Plus Additional For Garnish; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/2 Lemon, Zest And Juice; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 1/4 cups White Wine; 1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese; 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan; Cooked Brown Rice, For Serving

Servings: persons

1 dash Olive Oil
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1/4 cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Roughly Chopped, Plus Additional For Garnish
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 Lemon, Zest And Juice
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
1/4 cups White Wine
1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan
Cooked Brown Rice, For Serving

1
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
2
Add shrimp and allow them to start to get pink for a couple of minutes.
3
Add basil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
4
Let that mixture get fragrant for 30 seconds.
5
Pour in white wine and let it cook off for another 2 minutes or so.
6
Then stir in ricotta and Parmesan.
7
Let mixture bubble together for a minute while you stir, then its all done!
8
Serve it immediately over cooked brown rice with some pretty basil ribbons on top and an extra wedge of lemon.
9
Enjoy!

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dash Olive Oil, 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, 1/4 cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Roughly Chopped, Plus Additional For Garnish, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Basil Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Lemon Basil Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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