Apricot-Infused Shrimp

Step 1

Start by soaking the apricots in the orange liqueur in a small bowl and let them sit for at least 15 minutes to soak up the flavors. Meanwhile, heat some butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the bell pepper and green onions, stirring constantly for a couple of minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook it just until you can smell that wonderful aroma, about a minute. Turn the heat down to medium, then add the shrimp and cook them until they turn pink, which should take about two minutes. Pour in the apricot and orange liqueur mixture and let everything cook together for about three minutes, stirring occasionally. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the water, lemon juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Pour this sauce into the skillet and stir everything until it thickens up a bit and is heated through—this usually takes about a minute. Serve it up and enjoy!