Seafood In Basil Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs scallops (thawed, if frozen) or 1 1/2 lbs shrimp (thawed, if frozen) or 1 1/2 lbs crabmeat (thawed, if frozen)
• 6 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped or 2 tablespoons dry basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Recipe

• 1 in a blender of food processor, combine basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and 1 t. melted butter. process until smooth.
• 2 heat the 2 t. butter in a heavy skillet over high heat until the butter bubbles.
• 3 add seafood, turning quickly in the butter to evenly coat. reduce heat to medium. saute, stirring, until seafood is heated through and cooked.
• 4 add sherry. simmer 30 seconds. add sauce from blender or food processor. stir with spatula until sauce coats seafood evenly.
• 5 sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley. serve immediately.