Amaretto Shrimp

Recipe from Sous Chef Bryan Richard of Chez Marcelle. An appetizer to impress.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  medium  white onion, finely minced
• 1  lb large shrimp, butterflied, peeled, leave tail on
• 1⁄2-1  cup amaretto liqueur
• 1  cup  blanched almond, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  chopped parsley

Directions

1. Melt butter in skillet until golden brown. Add onions. Saute until transparent.
2. Add shrimp and stir-fry 5 minutes until pink.
3. Add amaretto, almonds and salt. cook 1-1/2 minutes until bubbly.
4. Serve in a ramekin with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.