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Almond Shrimp with Amaretto Butter
Almond Shrimp with Amaretto Butter · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Juicy shrimp are gently sautéed in nutty brown butter with soft onions, then finished with fragrant amaretto and toasted almonds for a rich, aromatic dish that feels elegant yet comforting.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 120 gButter
- 150 gOnion
- 450 gLarge shrimp
- 60 gAmaretto liqueur
- 5 gSalt
- 60 gAlmonds
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, serving platter, skillet, spatula
Instructions
- Prep and melt butter
Gather the skillet, spatula, and knife, then melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat until lightly golden. · 3 min
What to look for: butter foams and turns pale gold
- Sauté onion
Add the chopped onion to the butter and sauté over medium heat, stirring, until translucent with light browning. · 5 min
What to look for: onion soft and lightly browned
- Cook shrimp
Add the large shrimp to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat, turning once, until just cooked through. · 5 min
When it is done: shrimp are opaque and firm throughout
- Finish and serve
Add the amaretto liqueur, almonds, and salt, cook over medium heat to glaze the shrimp, then plate and serve warm. · 4 min
What to look for: sauce slightly thick and glossy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| of which saturated | 12 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: crustaceans, milk, tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Butter
- ghee: Higher smoke point and nutty flavor.
Onion
- shallot: Softer, sweeter flavor.
Large shrimp
- scallops: Adjust cooking time to avoid overcooking.
Amaretto liqueur
- sweet almond extract with water: Use sparingly to avoid overpowering.
Salt
- sea salt: Adjust to taste.
