Garlic Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Lisa & Tony Sierra
Lisa and Tony Sierra are freelance writers and Spanish food experts who lead culinary tours of the country.
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Lisa & Tony Sierra
Updated 09/09/19
A pan of garlic shrimp & sun-dried tomatoes
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
308 Calories
15g Fat
15g Carbs
30g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 685mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Protein 30g
Calcium 255mg 20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This quick and easy tapa brings Mediterranean flavor and bright colors to your table. Garlic and sun-dried tomatoes are sautéed together, then mixed with peeled shrimp and sprinkled with fresh basil. Serve with rustic bread. This hearty dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family or reheated the next day as leftovers. 

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Peel the shrimp, rinse and pat dry. Set aside.

  2. Chop basil leaves and set aside.

  3. Peel and slice the garlic. Pour the olive oil into a small frying pan and heat on medium. When hot, add garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring often.

  4. Add the tomatoes and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes. Remove tomatoes and garlic from pan, leaving the oil.

  5. Raise heat on pan to medium-high. Sauté shrimp in same oil, until they are cooked and turn pink. Return the garlic and tomatoes to pan and stir.

  6. Mix in the chopped basil and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately with bread.

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