Cranberry Shrimp Scampi
Source: Ocean Spray Test Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons diced shallots
- 1 1/3 pounds shrimp
- ¼ dry white wine (e.g. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 3 tablespoons diced sweet red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
- 1 ½ cups cranberry-apple juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, fined chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
Directions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shallots and cook until tender and transparent. Add shrimp, stirring to coat with butter.
- Increase heat to medium high; add wine and 2 tablespoons of red pepper. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add curry powder, almond extract, cranberry apple juice, 1 teaspoon parsley and salt. Stir and continue cooking until liquid has thickened slightly.
- Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with toasted almonds, remaining red pepper and parsley. Serve over rice or pasta.
Yields: 4 servings
