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Sautéed Shrimp with Basil Butter
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 pound(s) fresh 16/20 ct shrimp
4 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon(s) garlic, peeled and minced
lemon zest from 1 lemon
1 cup(s) basil, whole leaves
2 blood oranges or tangerines, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
sea salt
black pepper
1/4 cup(s) scallions, sliced thin on a bias
8 each lettuce cups, from boston bib hearts, optional
Directions:
1. In a large sauté pan over medium low heat, add the butter.
2. When hot, add the shrimp, raise the temperature to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the ginger and garlic and cook 1 more minute.
4. Add the zest and basil, season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp are just cooked through.
5. Add the oranges and scallions.
6. Remove from the heat and place in lettuce cups.
7. Peel and eat while still hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com