Olive Garden Shrimp Christopher
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1064 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Olive Garden Shrimp Christopher
Description
The recipe starts by finely chopping fresh basil leaves and whipping softened butter to a pliable consistency with an electric mixer. Garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan, Romano cheese, and the chopped basil are incorporated to create a flavorful basil butter. Pasta is cooked separately according to package directions and kept warm.
The basil butter is melted in a skillet over medium heat, then shrimp are sautéed until just cooked through in about 2 to 3 minutes. The shrimp and basil cheese butter sauce are combined and served on top of the hot pasta. Additional grated Parmesan can be sprinkled on top or served alongside for added richness.
The dish stands out from typical shrimp pasta by integrating fresh basil directly into a rich, cheesy butter sauce rather than a tomato or cream base. This results in a savory, herbaceous coating with a silky texture that enhances the mild shrimp flavor and tender pasta.
Basil butter can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days, making the sauce preparation convenient. The simple steps focus on fresh ingredients and timing to blend herb and cheese flavors effectively without overpowering the shrimp or pasta.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 ounces basil leaves fresh, about 2 bunches
- 10 ounces butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese plus additional for garnish, grated
- 1 tablespoons Romano cheese grated
Rest of the Dish
- 1 pound linguine pasta fresh, or angel hair pasta
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
Instructions
- Remove any large stems from basil and wash leaves. Shake off excess water and dry leaves with a paper towel.
- Place basil leaves in a food processor. Using the blade attachment, process until finely chopped. Process in two batches if necessary to get uniformly chopped basil. Remove from processor and reserve.
- Place butter in a small mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip butter until pliable.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan, Romano cheese, and basil. Mix until well incorporated.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and keep warm.
- Melt basil butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and saute until just done, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve shrimp and basil cheese garlic butter sauce over hot, cooked pasta.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top or serve it on the side.
Notes
- Basil butter can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for 3 to 4 days, allowing for easy use in other dishes.
- Use fresh basil leaves to fully develop the herb flavor in the butter sauce.
- Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy the creamy texture of the melting butter sauce on pasta and shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1064 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1064kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 442mg | 147% |
| Sodium | 1611mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1805IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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