Grilled Shrimp Caprese (Olive Garden Copycat)

Name: Grilled Shrimp Caprese (Olive Garden Copycat)
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 20 medium fresh basil leaves, stems removed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26/30 or 21/25 )

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"Olive Garden's Grilled Shrimp Caprese"

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Ready In:: 1hr 50mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

MARINATED TOMATOES
20 medium fresh basil leaves, stems removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₂ cup white wine
1 ¹⁄₂ cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26/30 or 21/25 )

directions

*Chef's Note on ingredients: To preserve juices and seeds, use a pairing knife to remove hust the top of the core on each tomato.
Pre-heat broiler.
COMBINE tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt in a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Cover, set aside and marinate for at least 1 hour.
HEAT a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt. Stir in white wine and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce to desired consistency.
ADD cooked, drained pasta and marinated tomatoes to skillet. Stir to thoroughly coat pasta with sauce.
TRANSFER pasta and sauce to serving platter and top with mozzarella cheese.
GRILL or SAUTE shrimp until internal temperature reaches 150°F and set aside.
PLACE serving platter in broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
TOP pasta with cooked shrimp and serve.