Garlic Basil Shrimp

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (20 to 25 per pound)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or more)
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. 2
    Add shrimp and saute , turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  5. 5
    Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in basil and tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  7. 7
    Return the shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.

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