Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Copycat 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 -- additonal for garnis
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; 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.

SOURCE: General Mills' Olive Garden Restaurant Chain.

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