Basil Parmesan Shrimp

Name: Basil Parmesan Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
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

This is a simple, elegant dish using fresh basil. Our university women's gourmet group raved about it, and due to its simplicity, it has become my favorite entertaining dish.—Laura Hamilton, Belleville, Ontario

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 cheese and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Meanwhile, combine shrimp and remaining cheese.
In a large skillet, heat butter and remaining oil. Add shrimp; saute for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain on paper towels. Serve on lettuce; drizzle with warm dressing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 319 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Basil Parmesan Shrimp in Taste of Home June/July 2000

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bethscreen

Aug 10, 2013

So-o-good!!
sunnyet

Jul 24, 2010

Delicious -- except that I skipped the cooking the shrimp in butter and sauteed it in the dressing without the Parmesan. Sprinkled the cheese over and drizzled with the rest of the dressing. Served sprinkled with fresh grated Parmesan. Superb!Suspect this would be great chilled but it didn't last that long.