Basil Parmesan Shrimp
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
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1/2 cup olive oil, divided
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1/4 cup minced fresh basil
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Lettuce leaves
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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