Pan-Grilled Shrimp with Tomato Basil Sauce

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Tender shrimp pan-grilled to a smoky finish and served with a fresh tomato basil sauce bursting with flavor. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 16 large peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly charred, then remove shrimp from pan.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp olive oil along with 3 cloves minced garlic to the pan; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Return the shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat in the tomato basil sauce before serving warm.

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