Garlic Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Lisa & Tony Sierra
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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Updated on 01/20/22
A pan of garlic shrimp & sun-dried tomatoes
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
233 Calories
17g Fat
5g Carbs
16g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 824mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 15mg 75%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 357mg 8%
*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. 

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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 to 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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