Shrimp With Basil, Garlic, And Tomatoes

Serves: 5

Eda Schinner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste

2

Set aside while you prepare the shrimp

3

Divide the shrimp between 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel

4

Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans

5

Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat, or do this in 2 batches if you only have 1 pan

6

Season 1 side of the shrimp with salt and pepper

7

Add enough oil to lightly film the bottom of the pan and turn the heat up to high

8

Invert the pan of shrimp so they all fall into the skillet(s) at once

9

Saute the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes

10

Add a bit more oil and 1/2 the garlic to each pan

11

Turn the heat off and turn the shrimp over with tongs

12

Cook the shrimp for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans

13

Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss to combine

14

Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature