Solo Shrimp Scampi and Pasta

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: 15 mins
• 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.