Apricot Shrimp

Name: Apricot Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots; 0.33333334326744 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch strips; 0.5 cup thinly sliced green onions, with some of the green tops; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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A meal with lovely presentation that's nice enough for dinner guests, but really quick and easy to make. Delicious served over white rice with a garnish of toasted slivered or sliced almonds.

Recipe by lutzflcat

Published on April 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup chopped dried apricots
⅓ cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
½ cup thinly sliced green onions, with some of the green tops
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine apricots and orange liqueur in a small bowl; let stand for at least 15 minutes.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297	Calories
10g	Fat
24g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 188mg	63%
Sodium 431mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 45mg	224%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 473mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.