Shrimp with Basil and Fresh Tomatoes
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Plump, juicy shrimp and sun-ripened tomatoes get the zesty taste of the Mediterranean from fragrant garlic and basil in this pasta dish.


Shrimp with Basil and Fresh Tomatoes

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Ingredients
  • 12  ounces
    fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp
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  • 1  tablespoon
    cooking oil
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  • 1 
    large onion, chopped (1 cup)
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  • 2 
    cloves garlic, minced
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  • 2  cups
    chopped, plum or common tomatoes
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  • 2  tablespoons
    snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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  • 1  tablespoon
    drained capers (optional)
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 8  ounces
    spaghetti or other pasta, cooked and drained
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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    Fresh basil leaves (optional)
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Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Set aside.
2.
Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion and garlic in hot oil for 2 minutes or until onions are crisp-tender. Remove onion mixture from the wok.
3.
Add shrimp to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque.
4.
Return onion mixture to the wok. Add tomatoes, basil, capers (if desired), salt, and pepper. Stir all ingredients together. Cook and stir for 1 minute more or until heated through. Serve immediately over hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 391, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 545 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 26 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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