Lemon Herb Shrimp with Tomatoes
Shrimp sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with oregano, basil, thyme, grape tomatoes, and lemon juice, and server over pasta.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $$$
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo shrimp cleaned or 16 large shrimp
- 1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes drained
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp. salt
- pinch black pepper
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. dried basil
- pinch dried thyme
- juice of 1 small lemon or 1-2 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the "Invent Your Recipe" section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Shrimp
- In a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Next, add in the tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.1 pint grape tomatoes
- Next, add in the shrimp, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme.12 jumbo shrimp cleaned, ¼ tsp. salt, pinch black pepper, ¼ tsp. dried oregano, pinch dried thyme
- Sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Finally, add in the lemon juice and sauté for 1 minute while mixing.juice of 1 small lemon
To Serve:
- Serve this lemon herb shrimp over your favorite pasta or with a side of vegetables.1 pint grape tomatoes
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
For this lemon herb shrimp recipe, I am keeping the seasoning relatively simple, with oregano, basil, and thyme. For an even simpler solution, just use Italian seasoning, which will have these herbs with a few others like rosemary and marjoram. I prefer to pick the individual herb, however, the convenience of the Italian seasoning mix needs to be stated. For additional flavor I would recommend adding in some garlic, savory, scallions, or green onions.
I picked grape tomatoes for this recipe because I was serving this lemon herb shrimp over pasta and I wanted the cooked down tomatoes to make a flavorful sauce. Canned diced tomatoes would work equally well if that is what you have on hand. You could also add in a green vegetable like peas, green beans, spinach, chard, or asparagus, for some additional color, flavor, and nutrition.
Shrimp works well in this recipe, however, you could also use scallops, chicken, pork, and fillet of fish with these seasonings.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal