Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce with bursting cherry tomatoes, ideal for a light and flavorful dinner. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/3 cup dry white wine and add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and wine reduces slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, then serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta.