Drunken Shrimp

Original recipe was from the Food Network courtesy of Emeril. Changed the recipe a bit to fit our tastebuds and let me just say, this is a terrific way to make shrimp. Presentation is good enough for a dinner party.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup shallot (finely chopped)
• 1  teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon ginger (fresh minced)
• 12  large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  Emeril's Original Essence (recipe is here on zaar)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄8 cup  Scotch whisky
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the garlic& ginger, then saute for 1 minute.
4. Add the shrimp, Essence, salt, lemon juice,& whiskey to the pan and cook until the shrimp are pink.
5. (about 2 minutes).
6. Remove the shrimp from the pan with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
7. Add the honey& cream to the pan and cook until thickened.
8. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir well to coat.
9. Serve immediately alone or over a bed of noodles or rice.