Garlic Basil Shrimp

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.