Lemon Basil and Garlic Shrimp Sauce

ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1 tbsp garlic, chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock

• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 6-8 frozen shrimp, thawed

• fresh basil leaves, chopped

instructions

1. Melt 2 tbsps of unsalted butter in a large saute pan. Then add 1 tbsp of flour. Whisk untll combined, let the mixture cook for about a minute.

2. Then add the chopped garlic stir gently, let saute for 3 minutes.

3. Add in your wine or chicken stock and let it simmer until it reduces down a bit , about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add in your lemon juice, gently stirring. If you are using chicken stock you may want to consider squeezing in a little more lemon. However, taste it before you do this.

5. Then add in your red pepper and salt.

6. Make sure your mixture is brought up to a gentle simmer in the pan, then add in your thawed shrimp to cook/warm them through. If they are already pink and cooked let them warm through for 3-4 minutes. If not, wait until the shrimp turn pink (on both sides) that will indicate they are done.

7. Then add your chopped basil and gently toss to coat the shrimp.

8. Serve warm over grain of choice or as a side dish to a vegetable!

RECIPE NOTES: Serve on top of wilted spinach and creamy polenta. Or over pasta works well!