Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Use your microwave to make a butter and garlic sauce to coat tender strands of vermicelli and cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and you have a quick and delicious main dish or appetizer.

• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 pound vermicelli pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with vegetable oil until al dente.

Step 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. Remove the tails, and place in a bowl of warm water.

Step 3

In a microwave safe bowl, mix butter or margarine and minced garlic. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, or until melted. Stir.

Step 4

Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Toss with garlic butter and shrimp. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.