Amaretto Prawns/Shrimp Appetizer

Ingredients

• 16 large prawns
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• salt
• white pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Shell prawns, leaving tail intact, and devein.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large skillet and add prawns, cooking 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from pan and set aside.

4. 4

   Mix together the lemon and orange peel (zests), the lemon and orange juices, the brandy, and the Amaretto and bring to a boil in the pan.

5. 5

   Add the heavy cream and continue cooking until slightly reduced and thick enough to coat the prawns.

6. 6

   Return the prawns to the pan and cook until heated through.

7. 7

   Season to taste with salt and pepper,.

8. 8

   Arrange prawns 4 to a plate, in a circular pattern with the tails pointing inches.

9. 9

   Mask with the sauce and serve immediately.