Best 7 Seafood In Basil Sauce Recipes

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Seafood in basil sauce is a classic dish that combines the delicate flavors of seafood with the vibrant taste of basil. Whether you prefer shrimp, scallops, or a combination of seafood, this dish is sure to please your palate. The key to making a great seafood in basil sauce is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the seafood gently so that it remains tender and succulent.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD IN BASIL SAUCE



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Use shrimp or scallops (or a combination) in this delicious sauce flavored with basil, garlic, and oil. You can also use the sauce on poached salmon or whitefish, too. I like to serve this over pasta with some sauteed whole mushrooms and a tossed green salad. Be sure not too cook the seafood too long or it will toughen. This recipe is easily halved or doubled.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs shrimp (thawed, if frozen) or 1 1/2 lbs crabmeat (thawed, if frozen)
6 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped or 2 tablespoons dry basil leaves
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a blender of food processor, combine basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and 1 T. melted butter. Process until smooth.
  • Heat the 2 T. butter in a heavy skillet over high heat until the butter bubbles.
  • Add seafood, turning quickly in the butter to evenly coat. Reduce heat to medium. Saute, stirring, until seafood is heated through and cooked.
  • Add sherry. Simmer 30 seconds. Add sauce from blender or food processor. Stir with spatula until sauce coats seafood evenly.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH SEAFOOD



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound linguine
2 tablespoons salt, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Italian Essence
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 pound rock shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound small clams, such as littlenecks, or cockles, scrubbed and purged in salted water, any open or broken clams discarded
1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Set a large, 1-gallon stockpot filled with water to a boil and season with 2 tablespoons of the salt. Add the linguine to the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, but still slightly firm, or al dente, remove from the heat and drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water separately. Place the linguine in a large, warmed bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Wrap with plastic and set aside as you finish the sauce.
  • While the linguine cooks, make the sauce. Set a large, 14-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and the onions. Saute the onions until lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence and red pepper flakes to the pan. Toast the garlic until browned, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add the white wine to the pan and cook until nearly completely reduced, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta cooking water, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the shrimp, clams, mussels and basil to the pan, cover, and cook until the clams and mussels open, about 4 to 5 minutes. Toss to combine, and remove the sauce from the stove. Add the pasta sauce and parsley to the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Serve with Parmesan for garnishing.

PENNE WITH BASIL-SEAFOOD SAUCE



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Provided by Nicholas Puniello

Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Basil     Scallop     Shrimp     Bon Appétit     Boston     Massachusetts

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 pound bay scallops
10 ounces uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 pounds tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
3/4 cup bottled clam juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 pound penne, freshly cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add scallops and shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer seafood to bowl. Add garlic to same skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and half of basil; simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add clam juice and cream and simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Add penne, seafood, remaining basil and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

SEAFOOD PESTO PASTA



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Pesto turns shrimp and scallops into superstars in this fresh-flavored entree from Marnie Franze. "The recipe is from my dad," she comments from Battle Lake, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 to 6 garlic cloves, divided
12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound fresh sea scallops
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For pesto, place 1/4 cup oil, basil, oregano, parsley and one garlic clove in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. Mince the remaining garlic. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onions and minced garlic in butter and remaining oil until tender. Add the shrimp, wine or broth, lemon juice and cayenne; saute for 2 minutes. Add scallops; saute for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque. Drain pasta; toss with pesto and Parmesan. Top with seafood mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

SEAFOOD LINGUINE



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Quick and easy pasta meal with a seafood sauce. Add a salad and bread and you have a hearty, healthy meal.

Provided by SKEHLER

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Crab

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 teaspoons garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup broccoli florets
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup canned shrimp
1 cup crab meat, drained
1 pound scallops
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in an electric frying pan, or large skillet saute the red onion and garlic in olive oil. When onion is translucent, add the milk. Cook until bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Add the parsley, chopped green and red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, shrimp, crab, and scallops and stir until well incorporated.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of milk from the mixture and place in a small bowl with the flour. Stir until smooth. Add back to skillet with seafood and vegetables. Allow mixture to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour seafood sauce over drained and cooked linguini noodles. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 242.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

EASY SEAFOOD & BASIL ALFREDO



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This dish is so quick to put together and simply delicious. Who knew that cream cheese could contribute to such a lovely Alfredo sauce? That's perhaps the best part about trying new recipes. They're constantly surprising you.

Provided by Christmas Carol

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces linguine, uncooked
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 lb bay scallops or 1 lb crabmeat
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup whole milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle garlic salt over shrimp and cook in butter until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Add milk and heat just to boiling; stir in cream cheese and basil.
  • Reduce heat and stir constantly until cream cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Toss hot pasta with the sauce and transfer to serving dish.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.3, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 470.1, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 38.9

CREAMY SEAFOOD LINGUINE



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Carole Floyd from Exmore, Virginia can just about guarantee rave reviews for this creamy seafood dish! "To dress up the meal, I like to serve it with steamed fresh asparagus or a tossed salad and French bread," she adds. TASTY TIP Carole's seafood dish also works well with cubes of flounder, salmon or some other tasty fish, she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
3 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the shrimp, scallops and wine or broth. Cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes., Stir milk mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; top with seafood mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better the dish will taste. If you can't get fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good alternative.
  • Choose a Good Basil Sauce: There are many different brands and types of basil sauce available. Choose one that you like the taste of and that is made with fresh ingredients.
  • Don't Overcook the Seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
  • Serve Immediately: Seafood in basil sauce is best served immediately. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld together and the less fresh it will taste.

Conclusion:

Seafood in basil sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fresh seafood and basil. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, try one of the recipes from this article. You won't be disappointed!

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