Garlic Basil Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (20 to 25 per pound)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or more)
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
Add shrimp and saute , turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
Stir in basil and tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Return the shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.