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Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (4 ounces)
  • Calories:
  • 319
  • Fat:
  • 28 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 138 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 346 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 1 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 15 g

Basil Parmesan Shrimp

This recipe is a nice and light way to serve shrimp. The basil adds a sweet taste, while the vinegar gives it just a little tang.—Rita Krajcir

SERVINGS

 4-6

CATEGORY

 Main Dish

METHOD

 Other stovetop

PREP

 10 min.

TOTAL

 10 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed

DIRECTIONS

For dressing, combine 1/4 cup oil, basil, vinegar, 1 tablespoon Parmesan and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Meanwhile, combine shrimp and remaining Parmesan.
    In a skillet, heat butter and remaining oil. Add shrimp; saute for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink. Drain on paper towels. Serve on lettuce; drizzle with warm dressing. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008

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