Prawns Amaretto
Elevate your seafood experience with this luxurious Prawns Amaretto recipe, a delightful blend of succulent prawns and a rich, creamy Amaretto-infused sauce. Featuring the nutty sweetness of Amaretto liqueur, softened shallots, and a touch of garlic, this dish strikes the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The silky sauce, thickened with heavy cream and enriched with a hint of fish or vegetable stock, beautifully coats the prawns, which are seared to tender perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional toasted almonds for added texture, this dish is ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a decadent dinner. Serve it over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up every morsel of its flavor-packed sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a unique twist, Prawns Amaretto is a must-try recipe for your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on or off as preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 small Shallots (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 60 milliliters Amaretto liqueur
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 100 milliliters Fish or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds (toasted, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter with the olive oil.
Add the chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the prawns to the skillet. Sear for 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are almost cooked through. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and pour in the Amaretto liqueur. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream and fish or vegetable stock. Simmer the mixture gently for 4-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Return the prawns to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted sliced almonds, if using, for garnish.
Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to savor every drop of the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.9 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 938 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 93.4 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
