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Marissa Bolden

Basil Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp and basil is a quick, flavor-packed dish that brings together bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil. The buttery sauce clings to the shrimp perfectly, making it ideal for swirling with pasta or soaking up with crusty bread. It’s simple, bold, and layered with the kind of comfort food flavor that hits every note.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 10 fresh basil leaves torn
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil and half of the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the butter to infuse with the aromatics.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked garlic and red pepper flakes from the pan and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high.
  3. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Return the reserved garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan. Add the remaining butter and season with black pepper. Toss everything together to combine.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  6. Finish by adding the torn basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss once more to combine.
  7. Serve immediately with crusty bread or pasta.