If you’re craving a simple yet impressive seafood dish, this shrimp amandine recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Succulent shrimp are sautéed until tender and tossed in a rich lemon-butter sauce studded with toasted almonds for a satisfying crunch. It’s light but luxurious — perfect for a special dinner, a casual weeknight meal, or anytime you want restaurant-style seafood without the fuss.

Louisiana cuisine is known for bold flavors and unique combinations. Shrimp tastes great in this one-of-a-kind recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

• 1 clove garlic, cut in half

• 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds

• 2 dashes hot sauce

• 2 tablespoons dry vermouth

• Rice (3/4 cup cooked rice per serving)

Directions

Step 1: Marinate shrimp in olive oil and lemon juice about 2 hours.

Step 2: Remove shrimp, reserve sauce. Saute shrimp in butter and garlic until pink.

Step 3: Remove garlic; place shrimp on warm platter; add almonds and reserved marinade to butter in skillet.

Step 4: Add hot sauce and vermouth.

Step 5: Let simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6: Pour over hot platter of shrimp.

Step 7: Serve over rice mounds.

SERVES: 4

Seafood Combos

Seafood is great paired with all sorts of flavors, especially this dish filled with shrimp and almonds. We hope you enjoy!

Once you’ve tried this shrimp amandine, you’ll see how a few quality ingredients can create a memorable meal. Pair it with rice, pasta, or a crisp salad for a complete dinner that feels both elegant and comforting. This classic preparation proves that great food doesn’t have to be complicated.