Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of succulent sautéed shrimp bathed in a rich and creamy saffron-infused sauce. This Spanish-inspired dish is perfect for a special dinner or a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Saffron Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ shallot, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Saffron Wine Mixture: In a small bowl, combine saffron threads and white wine; let sit for 5 minutes to infuse.
- Cook Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, then sauté in olive oil until opaque; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté shallot and garlic, sprinkle in cornstarch, then add saffron wine and cream, cooking until thickened.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss in sauce, and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with bread, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- Use high-quality saffron for the best flavor and color.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
- Sauce can be made ahead without the shrimp and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing, simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
