Lemon Shrimp With Pasta and Basil

FLUFFSTER's Note:

This takes no time at all to prepare.It looks like you've cooked all day! So easy, so basic, so fragrant This works well with chicken also. I sometimes prepare this with both the chicken and the shrimp, but I make a little more sauce, and I will add a little chicken broth to the sauce.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb linguine or ½ lb other pastas
• ¾ lb cooked shrimp , thawed and drained
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons basil leaves
• ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
2. Add shrimp and drain immediately.
3. Return pasta mixture to the pan.
4. Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
5. Toss with cooked pasta and shrimp.
6. Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.

Reviews

[GertieGirl]

Great recipe! Made as posted, except we added a Tbs of olive oil to the butter, and used fresh garlic and salt. The only change I would make next time, is to use raw shrimp that would marinate a few minutes in lemon before cooking, as DH said not enough lemon flavor in the shrimp. This is a great recipe for us, as I prefer to not eat meat/fish, and DH loves it, with this dish we can both be happy! Thanks for sharing a great recipe.This is a keeper and will be a regular in our house.

[Klivian]

Excellent with angel hair pasta. Very light and tasty.

[KC_Cooker]

LOVED this! This was one of those last minute thoughts that came together quickly. I used fresh basil from my herb garden, fresh garlic and 4 Tbs of butter instead of 2. Delicious!