Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and Cherry Tomatoes
Quick and flavorful shrimp sautéed in a garlic and white wine sauce, finished with juicy cherry tomatoes. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 27 minutes pairs large peeled and deveined shrimp, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb shrimp dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to skillet and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat. Cook 1 minute more, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh basil and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook 30 seconds more until flavors meld. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and Cherry Tomatoes take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and 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 salt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and 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 Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and Cherry Tomatoes?
Mediterranean 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
