Apricot Shrimp
Description
Dried apricots flavored with Grand Marnier® add a formal touch to the sauce in this easy, elegant dinner.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
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1/3 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
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1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, with some of the green tops
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1
Combine apricots and orange liqueur in a small bowl; let stand for at least 15 minutes.
2
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and green onions; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add apricot-orange liqueur mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
3
Whisk water, lemon juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour into the shrimp mixture and stir until slightly thickened and heated through, about 1 minute.