Shrimp Basil Recipe

Shrimp Basil

From frankieanne 16 years ago

Great for using up a bumper crop of basil. I loved the addition of green onions in this. Taken from American Profile, a newspaper magazine insert.

1 pound uncooked pasta, any variety (I used angel hair) shopping list
1/3 cup olive oil, divided shopping list
1 garlic clove minced (I used two) shopping list
1 bunch green onion, chopped (white and green parts - I used two bunches) shopping list
3 large roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped shopping list
3/4 cup chopped basil shopping list
2 Tbs. butter shopping list
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined shopping list
1 tsp. kosher salt shopping list

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. (I made the "sauce" while the pasta cooked.)
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add green onions, tomatoes, basil, butter and remaining olive oil.
Make a well in the center of the skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes (I turned them over halfway through cook time). Do not stir. When shrimp are cooked, stir once and cook one minute longer.
Arrange pasta on a serving platter and spoon shrimp and vegetables on top. Sprinkle with salt; toss gently. Top with additional chopped basil, if desired.
(370 calories per serving, 14g fat, 18g protein, 43g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 370mg sodium)

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" It was excellent "
mommyluvs2cook ate it and said...
This was great FA and a wonderful way to use up some basil! More in the IMI --------> Shrimp Basil
4/13/15
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lnbee ate it and said...
I made this tonight and it was very good. I wanted to reduce the calories, so I omitted the butter and reduced the olive oil by half. I squirted fresh lemon juice on it before serving. Very healthy recipe, will definitely make this again.
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" It was excellent "
donman ate it and said...
Sounds Great. I can't wait to try this one.
Thanks :)
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pudgy47 16 years ago
This is a must try, just printed off.
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modmom50 16 years ago
Sounds totally yummy. Bookmarked and going to try this soon.
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Reviewed by 7 people

Sounds Great. I can't wait to try this one.
Thanks :)

donman in Hammond loved it
This was great FA and a wonderful way to use up some basil! More in the IMI --------> Shrimp Basil
4/13/15

mommyluvs2cook in Santa Fe loved it
I made this tonight and it was very good. I wanted to reduce the calories, so I omitted the butter and reduced the olive oil by half. I squirted fresh lemon juice on it before serving. Very healthy recipe, will definitely make this again.

lnbee in Oak Park loved it

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