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Linguine with Zucchini, Shrimp and Saffron
Linguine with zucchini, shrimp and saffron is one of the classic dishes of the Italian cuisine. The combination of zucchini and shrimp is a classic and very tasty one!The taste of the sea and the taste of the vegetable garden are in perfect harmony in this dish. With the addition of saffron, you will be adding an extra touch of both color and flavor to your dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 350 g linguine ¾ pound
- 300 g pears 10.5 oz
- 300 g shrimps 10.5 oz
- 2 achets saffron
- 1 shallot
- 50 g oil 4 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- fine salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the heads and shells of the shrimps, but don't discard them. Remove the shrimp’s intestines, if any. Set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil and add the heads and shells of the shrimps. Cook for a few minutes then add 2 cups of cold water and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a pan, sauté the chopped shallot with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes.
- Add the chopped zucchini to the onion and mix.
- When the zucchini is nicely browned and soft, which takes about 10 minutes, add the shrimp and a few tablespoons of shrimp broth. Stir well and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
- Cook the linguine according to the cooking time on the package. Drain the linguine with a slotted spoon and add to the pan with the zucchini and shrimp.
- In a small bowl, pour about 50 ml (3 ⅓ tablespoons) of the shrimp broth and dissolve the saffron in it. Stir well.
- Turn the heat back up under the sauce and finish cooking by adding the broth with the saffron and 2-3 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water. Finally, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
100grams
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100grams | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.