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OLIVE GARDEN'S SICILIAN SCAMPI

6 pieces fan tail shrimp (uncooked)
1/8 C. olive oil
1 T. onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 C. white wine (Chablis)
1 T. flour (mix with 1 T. water)
2 T. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 C. heavy cream
1/4 - 1/3 C. water (only if needed if sauce is too thick)
1/2 C + 1 T. asiago cheese, finely shredded
1/4 C. mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
1 T. Romano cheese, finely shredded

Presentation
6 pieces cooked shrimp
4 black olives, sliced
1 green onion (sliced - measure out about 1 T.)
1/4 C. diced tomato
4 slices Italian bread (lightly toasted 4"- 6" long x
    1 1/2" thick, diagonally cut)
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add wine and lemon juice, when mixture starts to boil, place shrimp in pan an cook on medium heat until shrimp curls and they are done. Remove shrimp but leave wine mixture in pan. In the same saucepan add onion and garlic salt, sauté until the onions are transparent. Add flour and water paste, stir and cook until sauce is thick. Pour cream in sauce, stir, add the cheeses one at a time and whisk constantly after each addition. Sauce should be a medium thick consistency and smooth, if sauce is too thick add a little water and whisk. Remove from heat.

Presentation
Place Italian bread on serving tray in an X. Arrange shrimp in the middle of the placed bread. Spoon sauce in the middle of the bread covering the shrimp. Sprinkle with sliced green onions, olives, and tomatoes. Sprinkle crushed red pepper on top. Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top if you would like.