Creamy Parmesan Basil Shrimp

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This is one of Adam’s favorites. If you want or need the original recipe it is here

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds shrimp
3 tablespoon butter
4 large garlic cloves minced
1/2 yellow onion finely minced
3-4 ounces roasted red peppers thinly sliced.
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
1 cup fresh grated parmesan
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken stock)
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large non stick pan on medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear, 1-2 minutes on each side, until just pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoons butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.

  3. Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.

  4. Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.

  5. Add shrimp back to the skillet and reheat 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve over pasta, zoodles, spaghetti squash.



    Notes
    Half and Half can be substituted for the heavy cream, however the sauce will be thinner.