Seafood In Basil Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 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

Preparation

In a blender of food processor, combine basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and 1 T. melted butter. Process until smooth.
Heat the 2 T. butter in a heavy skillet over high heat until the butter bubbles.
Add seafood, turning quickly in the butter to evenly coat. Reduce heat to medium. Saute, stirring, until seafood is heated through and cooked.
Add sherry. Simmer 30 seconds. Add sauce from blender or food processor. Stir with spatula until sauce coats seafood evenly.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.