Shrimp Basil Recipe
Ingredients
1 pound uncooked pasta, any variety
1/3 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
3 large Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
¾ cup chopped basil
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1/3 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
3 large Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
¾ cup chopped basil
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add green onions, tomatoes, basil, butter and remaining olive oil.
3. Make a well in the center of skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Do not stir. When the shrimp are cooked, stir once and cook 1 minute longer.
4. Arrange pasta on a serving platter and spoon shrimp and vegetables on top. Sprinkle with salt; toss gently. Top with additional chopped basil, if desired. Serves 6 to 8.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add green onions, tomatoes, basil, butter and remaining olive oil.
3. Make a well in the center of skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Do not stir. When the shrimp are cooked, stir once and cook 1 minute longer.
4. Arrange pasta on a serving platter and spoon shrimp and vegetables on top. Sprinkle with salt; toss gently. Top with additional chopped basil, if desired. Serves 6 to 8.
Tips From Our Test Kitchen: Over-stirring the mixture will dilute the flavors.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts per serving: 370 calories, 14g fat, 18g protein, 43g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 370mg sodium.
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