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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (304g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
Calories 561
Calories from Fat 314		(55%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 34.9g	53%
	Saturated Fat 12.7g	63%
	Monounsaturated Fat 13.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 391mg		130%
Sodium 1041mg		43%
Potassium 662mg		18%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 3.6g	14%
	Sugars 2.5g
Protein 52.4g		104%
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Almond Shrimp with Amaretto Butter

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By: EdsGirlAngie
Feb 5, 2004

A fabulous, romantic dish for two - and it's quick and easy! I adapted the recipe from a Junior League of Lafayette, LA recipe; they say that it is the creation of Sous Chef Bryan Richard of Chez Marcelle. The original recipe calls for an entire stick of butter, but I think you'll agree that 3 tbsp. is plenty. If you like Amaretto, you'll love this! It can be served with angel hair pasta, but I like to eat it without so as not to interfere with the delicious flavors.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, finely minced
1 lb large shrimp, cleaned
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/2 cup slivered almond
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1
Heat butter in skillet until golden brown, then saute onion in butter until translucent and barely browned.
2
Add shrimp and saute about 5 minutes.
3
Add amaretto, almonds and salt and cook on medium heat for another 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Serve alone as an elegant appetizer, or over angel hair pasta as an entree.

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From: Chef #758568

On Feb 25, 2009

I really liked the flavor of this dish! I used pre-cooked shrimp and marinated overnight. Doing it again I would probably use uncooked shrimp so some more of the amaretto can cook off. The result this time was a little too alcoholic tasting.

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From: Marney

On Feb 24, 2009

This was excellent! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce is awesome. The only thing I will change next time I make it is to thicken up the sauce a little. We served it with basmati rice. Thanks for posting such a delicious and different recipe.

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From: John W Wenzelburger

On Apr 3, 2004

I really liked this dish. It added a very good flavor to the shrimp. In a lot of shrimp dishes you can't taste the shrimp just a lot of spice. I served it over rice that I thought would go better with the shrimp then pasta. I also maranated the shrimp in the amaretto for a few hours before cooking.

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From: Amyschnabi

On Feb 15, 2005

DELICIOUS! I made this for Valentine's Day for my fiance. He raved about it! It was delicious. I was skeptical about the flavour pairings, but they were delicious! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!

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