MALIBU STIR FRY SHRIMP

Malibu Stir Fry Shrimp

Found this recipe on a bottle of Malibu Caribbean Rum years ago. This rum adds a tropical coconut flavor.

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 red sweet pepper, seeded, cut in thin 2" strips
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cup Malibu rum
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
2 teaspoons ground chili paste or 2 tablespoons
    prepared chili sauce
Juice of 1/2 lime
Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 pound fettuccini, cooked

Heat oil and butter over high heat in large pan. Add garlic for 1 minute. Add shrimp, cook 2 minutes until pink. Add vegetables and fry 2 minutes. Add rum and simmer 2 minutes. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes. Add remaining seasonings. Toss with coconut and cooked pasta.