Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Creamy garlic herb shrimp tossed with pasta in a rich basil butter sauce
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This classic Italian-American dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a luxurious basil butter sauce, served over tender linguine or angel hair pasta. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese creates a fragrant, savory flavor profile that is both comforting and elegant. ItâÂÂs a quick weeknight dinner that feels special enough for date night, yet simple enough for busy evenings. The key is not overcooking the shrimp and keeping the basil butter emulsion smooth. Perfect for when you want a restaurant-quality meal at home without the hassle.

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Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 11.5

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This classic Italian-American dish features succulent shrimp saut&# 195;©ed in a luxurious basil butter sauce, served over tender linguine or angel hair pasta. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese creates a fragrant, savory flavor profile that is both comforting and elegant. ItâÂÂs a quick weeknight dinner that feels special enough for date night, yet simple enough for busy evenings. The key is not overcooking the shrimp and keeping the basil butter emulsion smooth. Perfect for when you want a restaurant-quality meal at home without the hassle.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Remove any large stems from the basil leaves and wash them thoroughly.
  2. Shake off excess water and dry the basil leaves completely with paper towels.
  3. Place the dried basil in a food processor with the blade attachment.
  4. Process the basil until finely chopped, processing in two batches if necessary for uniformity.
  5. Remove the chopped basil from the processor and set aside.
  6. Place softened butter in a small mixing bowl.
  7. Using an electric mixer, whip the butter until it is pliable and smooth.
  8. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, grated Romano cheese, and the chopped basil to the butter.
  9. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated to form a uniform basil butter.
  10. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well, and keep warm.
  11. Melt the basil butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  12. Add the shelled medium shrimp to the skillet.
  13. Sauté the shrimp just until done, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  14. Serve the shrimp immediately over the hot cooked pasta.
  15. Pass freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the table for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 11.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Basil butter can be used immediately or stored covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Pasta: Fresh linguine or angel hair pasta works best for this dish.

Shrimp: Ensure shrimp are shelled and deveined before cooking.

Cheese: Use grated Parmesan and Romano for the butter mixture, and have extra freshly grated Parmesan for serving.

Keywords: shrimp, pasta, basil butter, garlic, italian, linguine, parmesan, dinner, quick meal, seafood, olive garden style, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, herb sauce, romano cheese, angel hair, comfort food
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