Healthy Recipes - Garlic Basil Shrimp

For your health - Garlic Basil Shrimp

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
1¼ pounds large shrimp (20 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
¾ cup dry white wine
1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked orzo pasta, preferably, whole wheat


Directions:
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then add the shrimp and cook, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Return the shrimp to the pan and cook just until heated through. Serve with orzo.
Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: 380 calories, 35g carbohydrates, 35g protein, 10g fat (1.5g saturated), 215mg cholesterol, 4g fiber, 490mg sodium