Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

* Exported from MasterCook *

Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta
Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----BASIL BUTTER-----
2 ounces Fresh basil leaves (about -- 2 bunches
10 ounces Butter -- softened
-- (2-1/2 cubes)
1 teaspoon Garlic -- minced
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
3 tablespoons Grated parmesan cheese plus -- additional for
garnish
1 tablespoon Grated Romano cheese
-----REST OF DISH-----
1 pound Fresh Linguine or angel -- hair pasta
1 pound Medium shrimp -- shelled

Remove any large stems from basil and wash leaves. Shake off excess water
and dry with paper towel. Place in food processor; with blade attachment
process until finely chopped. Process in two batches if necessary to get a
uniformly chopped basil. Remove from processor and reserve. Place butter
in small mixer bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip butter until pliable.
Add garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan and Romano cheeses, and basil; mix
until well incorporated. Basil butter can be used immediately or stored
covered in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Cook pasta according to
directions, drain well and keep warm. Melt basil butter in large skillet
over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté' just until done, about 2 to 3
minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Pass freshly grated parmesan cheese.
SOURCE: General Mills' Olive Garden Restaurant Chain.


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