Shrimp Ya-Ya

• QUICK ALFREDO SAUCE
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• SHRIMP YA-YA
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lb extra jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1. Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and garlic, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat; let thicken. Add parsley and red pepper, if desired.
2. For the shrimp: In the work bowl of a food processor, add basil, pine nuts and garlic; pulse to combine. With motor running, add 2 tablespoons oil in a steady stream and process until a smooth paste forms. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan and salt and process 30 seconds more.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook until pink and firm; stir in red pepper, basil mixture and Quick Alfredo Sauce. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-ya-ya-523911 (may not work)