One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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Quick and easy shrimp cooked in a garlicky butter sauce with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, served over pasta for a 30-minute dinner. This Italian-American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 2 Italian-American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
8 oz, cooked pasta

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add 3 garlic cloves, minced, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking 1 minute until fragrant and garlic is golden.
Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, and 1/2 cup dry white wine, stirring to combine.
Step 3: Simmer 3 minutes until tomatoes soften and wine reduces slightly. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve over 8 oz cooked pasta.