Solo Shrimp Scampi and Pasta

Submitted by Bill Hilbrich

"This dish, served with a salad, will make a nice quick meal for one or by adding a side dish of vegetables, a light lunch for two. The small salad size shrimp work best for me, but remember that Cooking is a Creative Sport."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 cup cooked shrimp (frozen salad size works best)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup vermouth
• 1 cup dry pasta (I like Rotini)
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese (Not the stuff in the Green Shaker)

directions

1. Start 3 quarts of salted water to boil, and start heating 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil and the Butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Thaw the shrimp in a colander under cold water.
3. When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta, stir and wait 5 minutes.
4. After the pasta has been cooking for 5 minutes, add the garlic and the shrimp to the oil and butter, and stir for two minutes, then turn off the heat under the frying pan and add the vermouth.
5. Drain the pasta, add it to the frying pan and toss for another minute.
6. Put the shrimp and pasta into a shallow bowl, add the parmesan cheese and the other tablespoon of olive oil.

Reviews

[lum494]

I used fresh Gulf shrimp (because I had it) and asiago because I had no parmesan on hand. I initially chose this recipe because I had no white wine and no time to go to the store. The flavor of the vermouth was surprisingly good. I really appreciate this creative recipe. It is super yummy, elegant and simple and quick to fix.

 

[JHansen]

This made a really great meal! The only change I made was to use water instead of vermouth. I will make this often. Thanks!