Shrimp, toasted almonds, and amaretto liqueur come together to create a delightful and elegant dish that will impress your guests. The amaretto liqueur adds a subtle sweetness and nutty flavor that complements the shrimp perfectly, while the toasted almonds add a crunchy texture and a rich, nutty flavor. Served over a bed of rice or pasta, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or special occasion.
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TROUT ALMANDINE
Sliced almonds lend crunch to every bite of this classic seafood dinner. Besides being flavorful, trout is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for good cardiovascular health.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly toast the almonds in a saute pan. Reserve. Combine the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small, flat dish. Pour the milk into another one. Place the trout fillets in the milk.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Dredge the fillets in the flour mixture on both sides. Add to the pan and increase heat. Put the garlic cloves in the pan and swirl it around.
- Turn the trout after 2 minutes and remove the garlic (you don't want it to brown). Cook until the fish is cooked through and lightly golden brown, about 1 or 2 more minutes. Scatter the almonds over top. Serve immediately.
AMARETTO SHRIMP
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add amaretto, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and stir until the sugar dissolves. 3. Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, just until pink. 4. Serve over rice or noodles.
ALMOND SHRIMP WITH AMARETTO BUTTER
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.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat butter in skillet until golden brown, then saute onion in butter until translucent and barely browned.
- Add shrimp and saute about 5 minutes.
- Add amaretto, almonds and salt and cook on medium heat for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Serve alone as an elegant appetizer, or over angel hair pasta as an entree.
AMARETTO SHRIMP
Make and share this Amaretto Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jill77
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare shrimp by peeling, but leave tails on.
- Use a sharp knife to lightly score a line down the back of each shrimp.
- Over medium heat, saute onions in a skillet with the olive oil until onions are transparent.
- Add shrimp and stir-fry about 5 minutes until pink.
- Add amaretto, almonds& salt.
- Cook 1 1/2 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve over cooked angel hair pasta with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 470.5, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3, Protein 31.3
Tips:
- To save time, use frozen or pre-cooked shrimp. Thaw frozen shrimp under cold water before cooking.
- If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or water instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve immediately over rice or pasta.
Conclusion:
Amaretto shrimp almandine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The shrimp are cooked in a creamy sauce made with amaretto liqueur, almond flour, and dry white wine. The almonds add a nice crunchy texture and the amaretto liqueur gives the dish a sweet and nutty flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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