Colorful Shrimp Scampi

This is a dish I threw together last night when I wanted to use up some frozen shrimp and was having a major garlic craving. I raided the crisper, busted out the spices, and this is what became of it. Quite pretty and tasty. This is something a little different from regular shrimp scampi, and definitely something I would serve to guests. Next time I might try broccoli in place of the asparagus (depending on what I find in the fridge:) Prep time does not include peeling and deveining shrimp.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 4  tablespoons margarine or 4  tablespoons butter
• 4  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  small onions, thinly sliced or 3  scallions
• 1  lb asparagus, blanched or steamed,and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  small yellow bell peppers or 1  small red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 1⁄2-2  tablespoons dried parsley flakes
•  ground  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil and butter in large skillet over med.
2. heat.
3. Add shrimp and garlic, stirring, until shrimp are no longer opaque, about 2 min.
4. Add onion, asparagus, bell pepper, parsley flakes, and salt/pepper.
5. Cook, stirring, until veggies are softened, about 5 min.
6. Serve over cooked pasta or rice.