Lemon, Leek, And Basil Sauce (For Seafood, Chicken, Or Pasta) Recipe

Name: Lemon, Leek, And Basil Sauce (For Seafood, Chicken, Or Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lemon, Leek, and Basil Sauce; 1/2 cup butter; 4 medium leeks -halved and thinly sliced (only the white and pale green parts); 2 lemons - juiced; 2 cups cream; 1/2 cup fresh basil - chopped; Shrimp, Lemon, Leek, and Basil Pasta; 16 ounces pasta of your choice; Lemon, Leek, and Basil sauce, prepared as above; 20-30 shrimp; 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; 4-6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water; 1/2 cup peas; 4-6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Servings: persons

Lemon, Leek, and Basil Sauce
1/2 cup butter
4 medium leeks -halved and thinly sliced (only the white and pale green parts)
2 lemons - juiced
2 cups cream
1/2 cup fresh basil - chopped
Shrimp, Lemon, Leek, and Basil Pasta
16 ounces pasta of your choice
Lemon, Leek, and Basil sauce, prepared as above
20-30 shrimp
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
4-6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1/2 cup peas
4-6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add leeks; cover and cook until leeks are very tender, stirring occasionally (10-15 minutes).
3
Add lemon juice and stir for a minute.
4
Add cream and simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).
5
Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in basil just before serving.
6
Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Begin heating salted water for pasta.
7
Place 5 shrimp on each skewer and season with lemon pepper seasoning and salt and pepper as desired.
8
Prepare sauce as listed above. When it reaches the cream stage, add pasta to water and cook until al dente.
9
Also while sauce is thickening, boil peas in a small pot until cooked through. Drain and set aside.
10
Grill shrimp skewers for 3 minutes per side.
11
Toss pasta and peas with sauce. Top with shrimp and garnish with crumbled bacon.

2117

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

177

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lemon, Leek, and Basil Sauce, 1/2 cup butter, 4 medium leeks -halved and thinly sliced (only the white and pale green parts), 2 lemons - juiced, and more.

Yes, Lemon, Leek, And Basil Sauce (For Seafood, Chicken, Or Pasta) 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.

Lemon, Leek, And Basil Sauce (For Seafood, Chicken, Or Pasta)

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