Garlic Basil Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 25 to 30 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot.
• Saute shrimp on both sides until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer sauted shrimp with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
• Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add dry white wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes.
• Stir in basil and tomatoes.
• Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• Return the shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.
• ENJOY!

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

260 calories, 10g total fat, 30g protein, 6g carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 215mg Cholesterol, 215mg sodium

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  July 14, 2010