Sautéed Garlic and Basil Shrimp with White Wine Reduction

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Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and fresh basil, finished with a delicate white wine reduction sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 8 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque at the edges.
  3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp, season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook another 2 minutes until fully opaque.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup dry white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Reduce the liquid by half, about 2-3 minutes, until a light sauce forms.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, tossing to coat shrimp evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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