1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 lb. lg. shrimp, shelled & deveined
1 med. red bell pepper, seeded & sliced
3 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp. dried leaf basil, crumbled
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1/2 lb. spinach linguini, cooked & drained

In large skillet, melted butter; saute garlic 1 minute. Add shrimp, red pepper slices, basil, parsley, salt and pepper; saute 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are tender. Serve over linguini. Yields 4 servings. This is a very festive entree and goes well with a Caesar salad, crisp bread and wine.