Amaretto, onions, and almonds make a delicious sauce for this quick shrimp dish. Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become tough and rubbery.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 medium white onion, finely minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, butterflied, peeled, leave tail on
- 1/2 to 1 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup blanched almonds, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chopped parsley
Preparation:
Melt butter in skillet until golden brown. Add onions. Saute until transparent. Add shrimp and stir-fry 5 minutes until pink. Add amaretto, almonds, and salt. Cook 1-1/2 minutes until bubbly. Serve in a scallop shell or ramekin with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Sous Chef Bryan Richard of Chez Marcelle
Reprinted with permission.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Sous Chef Bryan Richard of Chez Marcelle
Reprinted with permission.

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