Carino's- Autism Awareness Pt. 1- April 8, 2011

Carino’s Italian

Recipes for the Home Cook

By Chef Chris Peitersen

Spicy Shrimp and Chicken – Serves 4

Succulent shrimp and grilled chicken sautéed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions in a spicy pecorino romano cheese cream sauce with penne pasta – A Carino’s Italian classic

Ingredients

Butter, Melted        2 Tbsp

Shrimp, Tail-Off Peeled and Cleaned     20 medium shrimp

Chicken Breast, 8 Ounce       2 each

Mushrooms, Sliced        3 cups

Sun-dried Tomatoes, Hydrated      1 cup

Salt and Pepper        to taste

Green Onions, Sliced       1 cup

Heavy Cream         2 cups

Pecorino Romano Cheese, Grated      1/3 cup

Cayenne Pepper        to taste

Penne Pasta, Dry        20 ounces weight

1.     Grilled chicken breasts until done.  Cool and slice into ¼ inch thick strips.

2.     Add butter to a large sauté pan at medium heat.  Once butter is heated, add shrimp, sliced chicken, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions and salt and pepper.  Sauté until shrimp and mushrooms are cooked.

3.     Add heavy cream, pecorino romano cheese and cayenne pepper.  Let cream reduce by 50% while thoroughly combining all ingredients.

4.     Cook penne pasta according to package directions.  Drain excess water and then toss pasta with contents of sauté pan.

5.     Place Spicy Shrimp and Chicken into designated serving plateware, garnish and enjoy!