Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of saffron-infused creamy sauce enveloping succulent shrimp in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add wine, cream, broth, saffron, and Parmesan; simmer.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet, cook briefly in the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Add lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a touch more saffron cautiously.
- Pair the dish with linguine or creamy risotto for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
