Shrimp With Basil and Linguine

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces chopped basil leaves (clean basil and remove thick stems, let dry)
• 8 ounces butter, softened
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound linguine
• 1 pound medium shrimp, shells removed, cleaned
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place chopped basil in food processor with blade attachment; process until finely chopped. It might be necessary to process in 2 batches. Remove from processor and set aside. Place butter in small mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip
butter. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan
cheese, and basil; mix until well combined.

Cook pasta
according to package directions, drain well and keep warm.

Melt basil butter in
large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes, just until cooked through. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Pass freshly grated
parmesan cheese.
Serves 4.

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