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Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

Cuisine: Italian
Type: Cheese, Eggs, Pasta
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Basil Butter
2 oz 56gFresh basil leaves - (about, 2 bunches
10 oz 284gButter - softened
  (2-1/2 cubes)
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced garlic
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlBlack pepper
3 tablespoons 45mlGrated parmesan cheese plus - additonal for garnis
1 tablespoon 15mlGrated romano cheese
  Rest Of Dish
1 lb 454g / 16ozFresh linguine or angel - hair pasta
1 lb 454g / 16ozMedium shrimp - shelled

Recipe Instructions

Remove any large stems from basil and wash leaves. Shake off excess water and dry with paper towel.

Place in food processor; ith 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 unitol 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 saute' just until done, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Pass freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Source:
General Mills' Olive Garden Restaurant Chain.

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