Lemon Cream Shrimp Scampi *

4 Tbsp Olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2-2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail on
1 Tbsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup vodka
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
2 Tbsp sour cream
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
2 Tbsp dried basil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Pasta, cooked al dente

In a large skillet, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic.  Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, 3-5 minutes.  Add the shrimp and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.  Toss until the shrimp is pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes.  Add the vodka; toss 1 minute.  Stir together the cream cheese and sour cream; add to skillet.  Stir until the sauce is smooth.  Off the heat, stir in the parsley and basil.  Add the lemon juice and stir.  Serve over pasta. 

Serves 4-6