Garlic Basil Shrimp

A versatile shrimp dish using fresh basil and white wine with garlic.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 20 large shrimp
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 6 fl oz dry white wine
• 6 tbsps fresh basil leaves
• 6 oz grape tomatoes
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash fresh ground pepper

Directions

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