5 from 66 votes
Turmeric Linguine with Shrimps and Saffron Sauce
Turmeric Linguine with Shrimps and Saffron Sauce combines turmeric-infused pasta with shrimp cooked in a creamy saffron and white wine sauce enriched with chicken stock, garlic, shallots, carrots, and peas. The sauce thickens by reducing the liquid components, coating the linguine and shrimp evenly. This dish offers layers of earthy, aromatic flavors from turmeric and saffron alongside tender shrimp and fresh vegetables, making it a satisfying pasta main course for a special meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
929 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon saffron crumbled, threads
- 1 cup white wine
- ⅔ pound pasta linguine
- 4 teaspoons Turmeric
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp shelled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock sodium free
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 4 carrot cut into ribbons carrots
- 1 cup pea frozen
- ½ cup shallot finely minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl let the saffron soak in the wine for 5 minutes.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the linguine with the turmeric until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet heat the olive oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking, and add the shrimp stirring for 1 minute. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink, and transfer with tongs to a plate. Add the saffron mixture to the skillet and boil the mixture until almost all the liquid is evaporated.
- Add the broth, the cream, carrots, peas, and shallots, and boil the mixture until the liquid is reduced by half. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Add the shrimp with any juices and the linguine well-drained to the skillet. Stir well together.
- Serve piping hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
929kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
408mg
(136%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
655mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
11505IU
(230%)
Vitamin C
11.3mg
(13%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 929
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 929kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 408mg | 136% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 11505IU | 230% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.