Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Tender shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil served with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes for a vibrant, quick seafood dish. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Step 2: While tomatoes roast, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, stir in roasted cherry tomatoes and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing gently to combine.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?
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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?
Seafood 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.
