Savory Apricot Shrimps

Cuisine, March 1979

30 minutes — 4 Servings

Ingredients

1⁄2	cup	dried apricots (chopped)
1⁄3	cup	apricot brandy
2	tablespoon	unsalted sweet butter
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
1		green pepper (cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips)
1⁄2	cup	green onions (thinly sliced)
1	clove	garlic (minced)
3⁄4	pound	small shrimps (shelled & deveined)
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1	tablespoon	soy sauce
2	teaspoon	cornstarch
1⁄8	teaspoon	pepper
		hot cooked rice
1⁄4	cup	slivered almonds (toasted)

Instructions

Combine apricots and brandy in small bowl; let stand covered 15 minutes.

Heat butter and oil in 9-inch skillet over high heat; add green pepper, onions and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Add shrimps. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add apricot mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.

Mix lemon juice, soy sauce, cornstarch and pepper in small bowl; stir into shrimp mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over rice; sprinkle with almonds.