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Shrimp Linguine with Garlic and Saffron Cream

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 700 kcal

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

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot with water and place over high heat. Bring water to a boil and add a small handful of salt.
  2. Add linguine and bring back up to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Boil linguine until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a strainer and drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Set linguine and pasta water aside until ready to use.
  5. Add 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter and oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat.
  6. Season shrimp generously with salt and pepper and sauté in the skillet, in batches, for about 3 minutes on each side.
  7. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  8. Lower heat to medium and melt remaining butter in skillet.
  9. Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  10. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until almost fully evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  11. Add reserved pasta water and saffron threads and simmer until liquid has reduced by half.
  12. Stir milk into saffron mixture and simmer. Stir Parmesan into sauce and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  13. Add shrimp back into the skillet and simmer in sauce for 1 to 2 minutes.
  14. Add linguine, to skillet and toss together with shrimp and garlic-saffron cream.
  15. Top pasta with more grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.