Easy Shrimp Pasta For 2 Recipes

GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with vegetable oil until al dente.
• 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.
• In a microwave safe bowl, mix butter or margarine and minced garlic. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, or until melted. Stir.
• Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Toss with garlic butter and shrimp. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling; add linguine and shrimp. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until linguine is tender and shrimp are pink. Drain and return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat wine, cheese, milk, garlic and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until slightly thickened.
• Add linguine and shrimp to sauce in skillet; toss to coat. Stir in chopped oregano just before serving. Garnish with oregano sprigs.

GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP FOR 2

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute shrimp in oil for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley. Serve with pasta or rice.

EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
• Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
• Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.

EASY CAJUN-SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Mix remaining seasoning with cream cheese and milk until blended.
• Cook peppers in medium nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add shrimp and sausage; cook and stir 2 min. Add cream cheese mixture and corn; cook and stir 2 min. or until shrimp is tender and all ingredients are heated through.
• Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SKILLET FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, heat 1/2 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.