Ingredients:

1 pound peeled, deveined jumbo shrimp

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon paprika

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 tablespoon chopped chives

Directions:

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika and cayenne pepper.

2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook 2 minutes on each side until the shrimp is pink in color.

3. Remove the shrimp from the pan and transfer to a clean bowl.

4. Add cut tomatoes to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce to the pan.

6. Cook one minute until the shrimp a heated, and season with more salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper if desired. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.

Bon Appetit!