Shrimp Linguine with Garlic and Saffron Cream
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
700 kcal
Shrimp Linguine with Garlic and Saffron Cream
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Barilla Linguine (1 box)
- 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails intact
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 small pinch saffron threads, 8 to 10 threads
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to top off
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves, garnish
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Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and place over high heat. Bring water to a boil and add a small handful of salt.
- Add linguine and bring back up to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Boil linguine until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a strainer and drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Set linguine and pasta water aside until ready to use.
- Add 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter and oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp generously with salt and pepper and sauté in the skillet, in batches, for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and melt remaining butter in skillet.
- Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt.
- Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until almost fully evaporated, about 4 minutes.
- Add reserved pasta water and saffron threads and simmer until liquid has reduced by half.
- Stir milk into saffron mixture and simmer. Stir Parmesan into sauce and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp back into the skillet and simmer in sauce for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add linguine, to skillet and toss together with shrimp and garlic-saffron cream.
- Top pasta with more grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
700kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
297mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 700 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 700kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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