Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound vermicelli pasta (or desired pasta)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with vegetable oil until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, place the shrimp in boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, just until they turn pink. Cooking time will depend on the size of the shrimp.
3. Remove the tails, and place in a bowl of warm water.
4. In a microwave safe bowl, mix butter and minced garlic. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds, or until melted. Stir.
5. Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Toss with garlic butter and shrimp.
6. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Serve warm.

Attribution

Photo credit: 63972038@N00 / CC BY