Garlic-Saffron Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes

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Quick-cooked shrimp with aromatic garlic, saffron, and sweet cherry tomatoes for a vibrant weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs shrimp, cherry tomatoes, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and devein 1 lb shrimp. Pat dry. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1/4 tsp saffron threads and cook for 30 seconds to release flavor.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to burst and soften.
  4. Step 4: Add shrimp to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over top and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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