Shrimp Linguine with Saffron Cream Sauce

So my mom recently went on a Mediterranean cruise and, of course, my souvenir request was food. 🙂 I received a host of goodies and this little treasure was one of my favorites:

Real Spanish saffron! One of the most expensive spices in the world, but a little is all you need. Once again proof that good things come in tiny packages. I was debating the first recipe I would try with this ingredient. Something traditional like saffron chicken and rice? Or something exotic like saffron rice pudding? I finally threw this pasta together and it was amazing. Although it has all the luxuriousness of a cream sauce, it's not too heavy with nice, bright flavors. Not to mention how quick and easy plus a pretty presentation due to the lovely yellow color the saffron exudes.

Shrimp Linguine with Saffron Cream Sauce

Shrimp Linguine with Saffron Cream Sauce

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Shrimp and asparagus in a creamy saffron-infused sauce. This easy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ lb linguine
• 4 oz asparagus
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1-2 cloves of garlic minced
• ½ cup white wine
• ¼ cup chicken stock warmed
• pinch of saffron threads crushed
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Boil water for pasta and cook according to package directions. Add asparagus during the last 3-5 minutes or so of cooking. Drain and set aside.
• While water is boiling for pasta, heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Set aside.
• Add the saffron to the warmed chicken stock allowing the flavor and color to bloom. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer the wine and reduce by half. Add the cream and chicken stock, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Whisk in butter.
• Toss pasta, asparagus and shrimp with sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 2mg

Keyword easy dinner, pasta, seafood, shrimp

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