Shrimp Amandine

Prep: 120 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

Shrimp Amandine features tender shrimp topped with toasted almonds in a flavorful lemon and garlic butter sauce, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a sophisticated yet simple dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp shelled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp margarine or butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 2 Tbsp dry vermouth

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp in olive oil and lemon juice for about 2 hours. Remove the shrimp and reserve the marinade.
  2. Saute the shrimp in butter and garlic until they turn pink.
  3. Remove the garlic. Place the shrimp on a warm platter.
  4. Add the almonds and reserved marinade to the butter in the skillet.
  5. Add hot sauce and vermouth to the skillet.
  6. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Pour the sauce over the hot shrimp and serve over rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 59.1g 76% DV
Carbs 34.1g 12% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1203.5mg 52% DV
Potassium 400.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 26.5mg 29% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 127.3mg 10% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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