Seafood Recipes
Freshwater Shrimp in Basil Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- 4-6 Shrimp per person (these shrimp are monsters almost like little lobsters)
- 6-8 ounces fresh basil
- 1/4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- Dash of old bay (optional)
- 1/8 tablespoon ground sea salt
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ stick of butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet/frying pan and add a little olive oil.
Step 2
Add the shrimp, basil, salt, pepper, and old bay if you like it let cook on one side for about 4-6 minutes
Step 3
When you begin to see the meat inside the shell turn white flip it and add in the butter
Step 4
Cook for another 4-6 min and stir it around a little bit
Step 5
Remove from pan and add in the spinach and parmesan cheese and stir around until perfectly wilted and bright green but not overcooked
Step 6
Serve the shrimp next to the spinach….or just throw them all on a big plate and let everyone dig in like animals.
Serves 4-6
Wine Pairing : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Albarinho,White Burgundy
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