One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
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 ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, butter, minced 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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil?
Italian-American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Cooked this for my date night and he couldn’t stop raving. Cherry tomatoes added such a fresh pop!
- ★★★★★
Perfect for date night—simple but elegant. The garlic butter sauce clung perfectly to the shrimp.
- ★★★★★
My kids begged for seconds! The basil and tomatoes made it feel fancy but it was so quick to make.
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