Linguine with Garlic Shrimp and Basil
- 12 ounces linguine
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 2 8-ounce bottles clam juice
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Saute shrimp until almost opaque in center, about 2 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.
- Add onions and garlic to same skillet; saute 1 minute.
- Add wine and lemon peel.
- Boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes.
- Add clam juice and cream; boil until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
- Return shrimp and juices to skillet.
- Add pasta; toss to coat.
- Mix in basil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
linguine, butter, shrimp, green onions, garlic, white wine, lemon peel, clam juice, whipping cream, fresh basil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/linguine-with-garlic-shrimp-and-basil-231283 (may not work)