5 from 12 votes
Olive Garden Shrimp Christopher
Olive Garden Shrimp Christopher features medium shrimp sautéed in a soft basil butter sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, and Romano cheese. Served over linguine or angel hair pasta, this dish delivers a creamy herb-infused sauce that coats the noodles and complements the shrimp’s tender texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
1064 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1064
% 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.