SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH GRAND MAARNIER SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

         SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH GRAND MARNIER SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2-3

SHRIMP INGREDIENTS:

1 pound (16-20) shrimp, peeled, deveined and split down the back

1/4-teaspoon baking soda

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

3 tablespoon olive oil

¼-teaspoon red chili flakes

1 cup Grand Marnier Sauce (recipe to follow)

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In a bow place shrimp, baking soda, salt, red pepper flakes and toss to combine.

2.    Set aside for 1 hour.

3.    In a skillet over high-heat add oil and when sizzling.

4.    Add shrimp mixture; stir until opaque about 2 minutes.

5.    Remove shrimp and place in a serving platter.

GRAND MARNIER SAUCE:

3/4- cup butter, room temperature

1 cup orange juice

2 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon orange zest

1/3-cup Grand Marnier

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Slice butter into 1/4-inch slices

2.    In a saucepan, heat orange juice, syrup, and zest, on low temperature stirring often for 5 minutes.

3.    Increase heat and bring to a boil.

4.    The mixture will thicken and become syrupy.

5.     Whisk the mixture and add the butter, piece by piece.

6.    When thoroughly blended, remove from, and stir in Grand Marnier.

7.    Drizzle Grand Marnier sauce over the shrimp and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                         BON-APPETITE!!