Dinner for dear friends

Friday night sweet friends came to town for dinner before going to the beach.  I always feel such a since of occasion when seeing loved ones after a long absence.  So, a yummy meal was defintely in order!
On the menu:
Grilled snapper with shrimp picata
Broiled asparagus
Roasted Roma Tomatoes
Garlic Bread
Birthday Cake

What you'll need (meal for four):
6 Red Snapper filets
Half a stick of salted butter
Tbsp and 1/2 of capers
1 lb. shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on)
Tbsp minced shallots
Tbsp minced garlic
1 lemon
White wine
5 Roma Tomatoes
Mozzerella Cheese
Fresh Basil
Fresh pepper
Seasoned Salt
3 Tbsp Olive oil
Tbsp Creole Seasoning
Bundle of Asparagus

Mix 1 Tbsp Olive oil and creole seasoning.  Pour a little bit of mixture on each side of filet and rub in, set aside. 
Break off woody stems of asparagus (where they naturally snap) place on baking sheet.  Pour 1 Tbsp olive oil over the asparagus and roll until coated.  Squeeze juice of half a lemon over asparagus.  Seasoned Salt and fresh pepper to taste.
Slice Roma Tomatoes thickly and place on baking sheet. Put a little Olive Oil on each tomato and a few turns of fresh pepper.  Sprinkle shredded  or sliced Mozzerella Cheese on tomatoes and top with basil whole or chopped.
Place tomatoes and asparagus in oven at 350 for about 5-7 minutes.
Place fish on indoor grill or griddle after (make sure to spray with pam or wipe with olive oil).  Grill a few minutes on each side, until flaky and remove from grill. 
While fish and sides are cooking, melt butter in skillet.  Saute garlic and shallots in butter.  Add capers (no juice).  Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and add a splash of dry white wine.  Add shrimp and sautee in skillet mixture until pink.
Top fish with shrimp and juices on a platter, garnish with chopped chives.  Serve and enjoy.
We had birthday cake for our 3 year old girls for dessert (from the bakery).  I can't believe they are turning three. 
Libba and V are 6 days apart and it seems like only yesterday that Nik and I were pregnant together. 
I love our sweet friends and I love that our children love each other, as well.