parmesan shrimp with basil butter
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.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Saute
yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 stick room temperature unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 pounds raw large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
How To Make parmesan shrimp with basil butter
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Step 1Combine the basil and salt to the softened butter mixing to combine.
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Step 2Place butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.
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Step 3Wrap tightly and place in refrigerator to harden.
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Step 4Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place shrimp in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper and olive oil, tossing to coat completely.
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Step 5Cook for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp or until they are perfectly pink in color.
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Step 6Remove from oven and slice the basil butter over the top, and sprinkle the Parmesan over all.
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Step 7Top with more fresh basil.
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