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Amaretto Shrimp

[heart_this] · May 26, 2008 · 37 Comments

Amaretto Shrimp

A while ago I came across a recipe for amaretto scallops that sounded really interesting. I like amaretto but I had never even thought about using it in a non-sweet dish like with seafood. After a bit of searching I came across this recipe for almond shrimp with amaretto butter . I really liked the sound of the browned butter and almond sauce on shrimp and I just had to try it. This dish came together in almost no time at all. The amaretto shrimp was so good! I was a bit worried that the dish might be too sweet but it was nicely balanced and quite tasty. The slivered almonds added a nice contrasting texture and some extra almond flavour. I served the amaretto shrimp on some coconut jasmine rice to soak up all of the buttered amaretto sauce. I can’t wait to make this again.

Amaretto Shrimp

Amaretto Shrimp

Amaretto Shrimp

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Servings: 6
ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 cup amaretto
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
directions
  1. Melt the butter in a pan and cook until golden brown.
  2. Add the onion and saute until they just start to brown.
  3. Add the shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the amaretto, almonds and salt and saute for 2-3 minutes.
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Comments

  1. VeggieGirl says

    May 26, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    What an interesting use of amaretto!

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  2. Vicki says

    May 26, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    Looks good, Kevin! Now I know what to do with the bottle of amaretto in my cabinet.

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  3. Elly says

    May 27, 2008 at 12:13 am

    Kevin, this looks fantastic! I love anything with amaretto in it. I am definitely bookmarking this one!

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  4. Mark Boxshus "Cookie Doctor" says

    May 27, 2008 at 12:53 am

    WOW……I never thought of this combination before. This will definitely have to make an appearance at my next cocktail party.

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  5. Patsyk says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:07 am

    I love amaretto, but like you would never have thought to do it with a shrimp dish. Love it!

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  6. Andhra Flavors says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:17 am

    This looks fantastic! Nice presentation

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  7. Gloria says

    May 27, 2008 at 2:37 am

    Kevin look wonderful !! Love shrimps!! but Im curious with the amaretto, but I really trust in you!!! would be wonderful!! xxGloria

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  8. noobcook says

    May 27, 2008 at 2:55 am

    This is the first time I heard of amaretto, what an interesting and delicious-looking recipe!

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  9. Jan says

    May 27, 2008 at 6:47 am

    Mmmmm what a great idea Kevin! Those shrimps look fantastic!

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  10. Helen says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Hey I’m glad you liked the scallops! I’m going to try using it with the shrimps too.

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  11. HoneyB says

    May 27, 2008 at 10:07 am

    Kevin, you come up with absolutely amazing meals! Amaretto is about my favorite. Another one of yours to add to my to-do list!

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  12. Pam says

    May 27, 2008 at 11:26 am

    What an unusual combination! And it looks easy, just what I’m looking for.

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  13. Rosie says

    May 27, 2008 at 11:31 am

    This looks fantastic Kevin and what a great idea to use amaretto!!

    Rosie x

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  14. Sylvie says

    May 27, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    That’s one flavour combination I would have never thought of.

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  15. Raquel says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Hmmm. . . interesting. I love almonds, so I will definitely think about this. Fantastic pics!!

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  16. Elle says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    That looks SO good, Kevin! Great use of Amaretto.

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  17. aforkfulofspaghetti says

    May 27, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    So purdy!

    I would never have thought to pair amaretto with shrimps, but now I might just be tempted to give it a try…

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  18. LyB says

    May 27, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    Oh, my gosh, Kevin that looks delicious! I love shrimp and to pair them with amaretto is so creative!

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  19. diva says

    May 27, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    amaretto??? blimey. i’d have that please.

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  20. cakewardrobe says

    May 27, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    Can you invite me over for dinner!!!?? 🙂

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  21. farida says

    May 27, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    Wow! What an interesting idea to combine Amaretto with Shrimp! I love it! looks so yummy!

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  22. Peter M says

    May 27, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Good find Kevin, Helen’s blog is a chalk-full of good grub.

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  23. Ben says

    May 27, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    I think amaretto is one of the greatest ingredients out there. These shrimp certainly look and sound delicious. I must try them!

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  24. Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says

    May 27, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    I never would have thought to pair the two, but you certainly make it sound worth a try. Those shrimp look gorgeous! 🙂

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  25. Proud Italian Cook says

    May 28, 2008 at 1:51 am

    What a great combo Kevin! I have a nice bottle of Amaretto sitting in my pantry!!

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  26. chriesi says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Mmm looks heavenly!

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  27. Peabody says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Yum! I have a amaretto chicken that I make but the shrimp look extra delish.

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  28. tigerfish says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:44 am

    I think I can be happy just with your shrimps. I will cook my own rice. 😛

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  29. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    May 28, 2008 at 9:14 am

    I’m sorry Kevin, but only 6 prawns per serving…..that will just not do. Lovely combination of flavors.

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  30. Marianna says

    May 28, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Oh wow, how interesting! I also use amaretto only for desserts. But I’m guessing it must add a really interesting dimension to the shrimps!

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  31. Deborah says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    I have never had amaretto in a savory dish either. Sounds delicious!

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  32. Jaime says

    May 29, 2008 at 2:52 am

    WOW, i have to try this!

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  33. kittie says

    May 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Interesting, unusual and bookmarked!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    May 29, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    Kevin, I have to say that I absolutely ADORE!! your blog. Thank you so much! The recipes are very much in line with my tastes, and time you take to photograph and present each creation so well makes all the difference! Yumm, yumm, yumm. I am making the amaretto shrimp tonight.

    …from a fan on a Caribbean isle.

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  35. SteamyKitchen says

    June 18, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    wonderful creative recipes – i’ve already bookmarked 3 of them

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  36. Foodessa says

    August 14, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    Kevin…I completely agree with you on this interesting Amaretto dish. I like it so much that I will be making it part of a round-up list to go with my post this coming Monday.

    It was very nice to discover your fabulous culinary blog ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  37. Unknown says

    July 24, 2016 at 2:42 am

    Hemingways in Providence, RI serves coconut shrimp with an Amaretto dipping sauce… Soooo good!

    Reply

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