Cajun Mardi Gras Shrimp Scampi Recipe

For this year's 2013 Mardi Gras festivities try this recipe out for size--Cajun Mardi Gras Shrimp Scampi Recipe.  I guarantee you will love it. It is so rich and flavorable, but it's best served while piping hot.

Ingredients

Mardi Gras Shrimp Scampi

• 2 1/2 lbs. peeled and de-veined 21-25 count shrimp
• 1 stick of butter
• 10 sliced mushrooms
• 2 bunches green onions sliced
• 5 tbsp garlic, minced
• 3 Golden bell peppers, julienne
• 3 red bell peppers, julienne
• 1/2 cup lemon pepper seasoning
• 5 cups white wine
• salt, red pepper, dill
• 10 Tbsp. butter, frozen
• 5 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 30 oz cooked pasta- angel hair, cappelini or fettucini

Instructions (this is a fast sauté item)

1. add 1 stick butter (4 oz.) in a heated sauté pan
2. then stir-in shrimp, mushrooms, green onions and minced garlic
3. when shrimp start to turn pink, add the bell peppers and seasoning 
4. continue to sauté for 1 minute on high
5. add white wine and blend together
6. lower the temp. and add frozen butter, Parmesan cheese and stir
7. fold-in the pasta.

Serves 10 (serve immediately)

Bon Appetite!