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Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta
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.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 904 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.