Seafood is very popular in my state. I altered this recipe several times and now it's truly a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked linguine or spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
• chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook linguini according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green pepper until tender. Stir in salt and pepper; remove from pan.
3. In same pan, saute shrimp in remaining butter over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve over linguini. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.