Easy Seafood & Basil Alfredo

• linguine, uncooked↗8 ounces
• butter or 1 tablespoon margarine↗1 tablespoon
• bay scallops or 1 lb crabmeat↗1 lb
• garlic salt1⁄2 teaspoon
• whole milk↗1 cup
• cream cheese↗1

  (3 ounce) package, cubed

• dried basil leaves↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• grated parmesan cheese1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Sprinkle garlic salt over shrimp and cook in butter until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add milk and heat just to boiling; stir in cream cheese and basil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and stir constantly until cream cheese is melted.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Toss hot pasta with the sauce and transfer to serving dish.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.