Amaretto Shrimp

This is from the Chicago Daily Herald newspaper. A simple, light, colorful dish.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1  medium  white onion, minced
• 1  lb large shrimp
• 1⁄2-1  cup Amaretto
• 1  cup  blanched almond, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  chopped parsley
•  parmesan cheese
•  angel hair pasta, cooked

Directions

1. Prepare shrimp by peeling, but leave tails on.
2. Use a sharp knife to lightly score a line down the back of each shrimp.
3. Over medium heat, saute onions in a skillet with the olive oil until onions are transparent.
4. Add shrimp and stir-fry about 5 minutes until pink.
5. Add amaretto, almonds& salt.
6. Cook 1 1/2 minutes until bubbly.
7. Serve over cooked angel hair pasta with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.