Almond Shrimp with Amaretto Butter

Almond Shrimp with Amaretto Butter

2 servings
25 min 15 min prep
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, finely minced
1 lb large shrimp, cleaned
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.