Garlic Shrimp with Basil Tomatoes
Transform your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Garlic Shrimp with Basil Tomatoes recipe. Juicy, tender shrimp are sautéed with fragrant garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, then paired with sweet, blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh, aromatic basil. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice ties it all together, creating a light yet satisfying dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, this versatile recipe shines as a standalone dish, or you can serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the irresistible juices. With optional Parmesan topping for added richness, this quick and easy shrimp dish is sure to become a crowd-pleaser in your kitchen. Keywords: garlic shrimp recipe, basil tomatoes, quick shrimp dinner, easy seafood recipe, 20-minute meal, Mediterranean shrimp dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Add the fresh basil and stir into the tomatoes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 1 minute.
Serve immediately, garnished with optional grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 137.5 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1150 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2222 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
