Shrimp TassoFreddo

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 diced tasso ham or turkey
• 1 /2 lb. diced Andouille sausage
• ½ diced white onion
• 1/2 diced pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1 lb. medium to large shrimp, peeled, cleaned and deveined
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmiggiano Reggiano Cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Green onion tops, chopped

Instructions:

• Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add tasso, and andouille and saute a couple of minutes until they are crisp.
• Add the diced vegetables and saute until onions are translucent.
• Add the diced garlic and cook another minute.
• Add the shrimp and saute for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes, or until pink.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside so they won’t over cook.
• De-glaze the pan with the white wine and allow to reduce for about 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the cream and let it reduce until thickened.  Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.  Add cheese and cooked shrimp.
• Remove from heat and serve over French Bread or Rice or Pasta.