Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 10 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/3 cup amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add amaretto, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper and stir until sugar dissolves.

2. Add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes, just until pink. Serve immediately.