SHRIMP LIMONCELLO

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I love cooking with spirits and seafood and this recipe combines the both. I use fresh herbs so if using dried herbs I would cut the amounts in half to your taste.

Provided by FruityBev

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fennel
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup limoncello
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, mix the oil, garlic, zest and herbs.
  • Heat the pan to medium-high. Cook until the mixture becomes aromatic, (less than a minute).
  • Add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp become pink, 3-4 minutes, tossing to blend the shrimp and herb mixture.
  • Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and return to the stovetop.
  • Add Limoncello to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until it is reduced in half.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and cream.
  • Pour over the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 153.1, Sodium 660.3, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.1, Protein 15.6

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