PARMESAN SHRIMP WITH BASIL BUTTER

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This recipe is so easy, but so elegant. Your dinner guests will think you slaved for hours to prepare it. Can be served as a first course or as a main course accompanied by your favorite side dishes.

Provided by Cheryl DeQuattro

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick room temperature unsalted butter
4 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 lb raw large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the basil and salt to the softened butter mixing to combine.
  • 2. Place butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.
  • 3. Wrap tightly and place in refrigerator to harden.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place shrimp in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper and olive oil, tossing to coat completely.
  • 5. Cook for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp or until they are perfectly pink in color.
  • 6. Remove from oven and slice the basil butter over the top, and sprinkle the Parmesan over all.
  • 7. Top with more fresh basil.

Nicolette Mellet
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce is amazing.


Abood Ehab
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes and the basil butter sauce is very flavorful.


FAHIM TANVIR
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I made this dish for my friends last weekend and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce was amazing.


KURA SHA
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shrimp are impressive and the basil butter sauce is very flavorful.


John labang
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce was delicious.


Kaycee Henson
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the parmesan cheese and basil butter complement each other.


selvin Gomez
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce is amazing.


Zack Reid
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes and the basil butter sauce is very flavorful.


Jilan Hendrex
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the basil butter sauce was rich and creamy.


M Numan
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


Tammy Thorne
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This recipe is a keeper! The parmesan shrimp is so flavorful and the basil butter sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Sylvanus James
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce was delicious.


Najim Nob
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the crispy shrimp and the creamy basil butter sauce.


Lusiba Michael
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I love this recipe! The parmesan shrimp is crispy and flavorful, and the basil butter sauce is rich and creamy. I always serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


APLEX GAMING
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This parmesan shrimp with basil butter was a hit at my dinner party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the basil butter sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.