Orzo with Garlic-Basil Shrimp

2 Tablespoon olive oil
18 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves
1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, or more to your taste
3/4 cup dried white wine
1 1/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
salt and ground pepper to taste
3 cups cooked orzo

Heat the oil until hot and cook the shrimp (turning once) approximately 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp.
Add the red pepper and garlic and cook for 30 seconds on low heat .
Add the wine and cook on high heat for 3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Stir in the tomatoes and basil.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Add the shrimp and serve over the cooked orzo.

This recipe only takes about 20 minutes to prepare so it is good for those nights when you don't have a lot of time in the kitchen and are looking for something fast, fresh and full of flavor.

MY TIP: Although some recipes you can easily substitute dried herbs for fresh, this is one that I would definitely recommend using fresh basil.