Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta

Name: Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1.1 lb dried linguine; large pinch saffron threads; 4 tablespoon boiling water; 1 ⅓ cups double cream; 2 oz grated parmesan; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon chopped chives; 11 oz peeled cooked shrimp; 2 egg yolks; salt and pepper

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
904 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta

Carmen Warren

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Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enough for entertaining.

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Ingredients

Servings

1.1 lb dried linguine
large pinch saffron threads
4 tablespoon boiling water
1 ⅓ cups double cream
2 oz grated parmesan
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped chives
11 oz peeled cooked shrimp
2 egg yolks
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Put a large pan of water onto boil ready for the pasta.
Whilst it comes to the boil place the saffron into a small saucepan and pour over the 4 tablespoon of boiling water. Leave to stand for 3-4 minutes.
Salt the pasta water well, add the linguine and cook the pasta for a minute less than the instructions suggest.
Add the cream, parmesan and the lemon zest to the saffron and stir over a medium heat until simmering. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chives, prawns and cook for a further minute until heated through. Check the seasoning.
Remove from the heat and stir through the egg yolks. (see notes)
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and thin with the cooking water as needed.
Serve with a garnish of chopped chives.

Notes

Make sure you have removed the pan from the heat, before you add the egg. The egg helps to thicken the sauce, but if it is still on the heat you can easily get scrambled eggs!!!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 904kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 96g (32%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 415mg (138%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Potassium 427mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1420IU (28%) Vitamin C 4.3mg (5%) Calcium 360mg (36%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 904 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	904kcal	45%
Carbohydrates	96g	32%
Protein	40g	80%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Cholesterol	415mg	138%
Sodium	864mg	36%
Potassium	427mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1420IU	28%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	5%
Calcium	360mg	36%
Iron	3.7mg	21%