Shrimp Limoncello

Submitted by FruityBev

"I love cooking with spirits and seafood and this recipe combines the both. I use fresh herbs so if using dried herbs I would cut the amounts in half to your taste."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel
• 1⁄4 teaspoon savory
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄2 cup limoncello
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

directions

1. In a saute pan, mix the oil, garlic, zest and herbs.
2. Heat the pan to medium-high. Cook until the mixture becomes aromatic, (less than a minute).
3. Add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp become pink, 3-4 minutes, tossing to blend the shrimp and herb mixture.
4. Remove shrimp and set aside.
5. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and return to the stovetop.
6. Add Limoncello to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until it is reduced in half.
7. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and cream.
8. Pour over the shrimp.