Garlic Basil Shrimp

I got a new cook book, So Easy by Ellie Krieger, and I had to test it out. Well, I kind of tried it out. I tweaked the recipe to make it work for 2 people and added ingredients. Recipes are just guidelines anyway

Garlic Basil Shrimp

1 tbs olive oil
3/4 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup asparagus, chopped into 1/4" pieces
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, or adjust to your taste
3/4 cup tomato, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/8 cup basil, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup cooked small pasta, like orzo

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until they are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.


Add the red pepper flakes and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 to minutes. Add the wine and turn the heat to high. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the basil and add salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp back to the pan and cook until shrimp are heated through. Serve over the orzo.