Sautéed Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Quick sautéed shrimp tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and aromatic fresh basil for a light Whole30 seafood meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cherry tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 3 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
Step 4: Flip the shrimp and add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring gently, until tomatoes soften.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness. Serve immediately.