Shrimp Linguine With Basil-Garlic Butter

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Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 pound Shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp Garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Basil, fresh, chopped
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1 pound Linguine (preferably fresh)
• Grated Asiago cheese (as desired)

Instructions:

• Set a pot to boil for the linguine, adding 1 tbsp of the olive oil and a few dashes of salt to the water.
• Cook the linguine for 7-8 minutes (al dente), stirring every minute.
• While the linguine is cooking, heat a large skillet with remaining olive oil.
• When hot, add the shrimp to the skillet, sauteeing until the shrimp turns pink, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and the basil to the saute and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Add the butter, and then toss in the pasta, making sure to coat the pasta with the sauce. Remove from heat.
• Serve immediately and garnish with the Asiago cheese as desired!