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Shrimp Scampi for One

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pasta of your choice uncooked
  • 19 shrimp raw, peeled and thawed (approx 100g)
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp parsley divided
  • Fresh lemon juice to serve
  • Parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • Boil water and cook pasta to package’s directions
  • Meanwhile, once you’ve added pasta to boiling water, melt butter in a skillet or frying pan on medium heat
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant
  • Turn heat to low and add shrimp, tossing
  • After about four minutes, add chilli powder and 3/4 tsp dried parsley
  • Continue tossing, coating shrimp in butter and spices
  • Your pasta should now be cooked, transfer the pasta directly to the skillet using whatever tool you have - slotted spoon, pasta skimmer etc
  • Toss and add remaining 1/4 tsp parsley
  • Cook for another minute or two
  • Squeeze on some fresh lemon and add Parmesan to your tastes
  • Enjoy