Shrimp Basilico Recipe

Name: Shrimp Basilico
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 24 large shrimp, peeled & deveined; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus basil leaves for garnish; 1 cup Chardonnay or Chablis; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into 5 pieces; Salt; Ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
24 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus basil leaves for garnish
1 cup Chardonnay or Chablis
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into 5 pieces
Salt
Ground pepper

1
Heat oil in saut pan over medium heat.
2
Add shrimp, then add garlic; saut 10 seconds.
3
Add basil and wine; cook until almost all wine has evaporated.
4
Add cream; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
5
Add lemon juice.
6
Turn heat very low.
7
Add butter.
8
Cook until butter melts; do not let boil.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with basil leaves.
10
Serve with pasta or a good bread to soak up the sauce.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 24 large shrimp, peeled & deveined, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus basil leaves for garnish, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Basilico 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.

Shrimp Basilico

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