Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 12 cup chopped onion
  • 6 -7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus additional for passing on the side
  • 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine
  • 14 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Mix cornstarch with broth in a small bowl, stir until combined, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter sizzles.
  • Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent and begins to brown.
  • Do not let garlic brown.
  • Add shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir and toss until shrimp is cooked through and turns pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir broth mixture again, and add to pan.
  • Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add cooked fettuccine, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese.
  • Toss to combine, and serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side.