Name: Garlic Shrimp with Basil
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp , peeled and deveined; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 10 garlic cloves , minced; 3/4 cup white wine; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons capers , rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Why This Recipe Works

Our Garlic Shrimp with Basil recipe combines the simple, big flavors of garlic and basil with sweet-tasting, quick-cooking shrimp. Rinsing the capers well before adding them to the pan sauce was important in this recipe, as it removes the brine they are packed in and keeps the Garlic Shrimp with Basil from becoming too salty. Searing the shrimp over high heat until just barely cooked through, then setting them aside until the sauce is prepared proved to be the best technique for this recipe. This way, one pan can be used for cooking both the shrimp and the sauce, and the sauce will pick up any flavors left behind by the shrimp.

Before You Begin

This garlicky dish can be served with crusty bread or over linguine or white rice.

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add shrimp and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plate.

Add remaining oil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to empty skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in wine and tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Off heat, whisk in basil, butter, capers, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cover and let sit until shrimp are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.