Savory Apricot Shrimps Recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup dried apricots (chopped)
• 1⁄3 cup apricot brandy
• 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• hot cooked rice
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)