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Low Carb Recipes: Easy Tomato Basil Shrimp for a Healthy Dinner

Low Carb Recipes : Tomato Basil Shrimp

Enjoy a healthy and delicious dinner with this easy low carb tomato basil shrimp recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For a more flavorful dish, use fresh basil instead of dried.
  • This dish pairs well with zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.

Nutrition

Keywords: Low Carb Recipes, Tomato Basil Shrimp, Healthy Dinner