PARMESAN SHRIMP WITH BASIL BUTTER

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This recipe is so easy, but so elegant. Your dinner guests will think you slaved for hours to prepare it. Can be served as a first course or as a main course accompanied by your favorite side dishes.

Provided by Cheryl DeQuattro

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick room temperature unsalted butter
4 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 lb raw large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the basil and salt to the softened butter mixing to combine.
  • 2. Place butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.
  • 3. Wrap tightly and place in refrigerator to harden.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place shrimp in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper and olive oil, tossing to coat completely.
  • 5. Cook for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp or until they are perfectly pink in color.
  • 6. Remove from oven and slice the basil butter over the top, and sprinkle the Parmesan over all.
  • 7. Top with more fresh basil.

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