Garlic Shrimp With Basil & Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved (cherry tomatoes will also work)
2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (to taste)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 -4 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 -4 teaspoons garlic, minced (or to taste)

Preparation

If using larger than cherry or grape tomatoes, cut them in segments about the same size as your shrimp. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes & basil. Season with salt & pepper; set aside.
Rinse, drain & pat shrimp dry; season with salt & pepper. Heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat; when hot, add shrimp and saute for about 1 minute. Add garlic, and continue to saute shrimp until pink and cooked through.
Add shrimp and garlic to bowl of tomatoes & basil, and toss well. May be served hot (or at room temperature, per the original recipe).