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recipe creamy garlic shrimp pasta
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy saffron sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with a surprisingly simple preparation method.
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz) Linguine or Fettuccine: Dried pasta recommended for starch release.
- 300 g (10.5 oz) Raw Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined: Large or jumbo shrimp preferred.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing garlic and shallots.
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced: Freshly minced for optimal flavor.
- 1 small Shallot, Finely Chopped: Provides a milder onion flavor.
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) Heavy Cream: Use cream with at least 36% milkfat.
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) Whole Milk: Balances the richness of the cream.
- 1/4 tsp (1 pinch) Saffron Threads: Imparts color and floral flavor.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Warm Water: To steep saffron and release flavor.
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth.
- 1/4 tsp Salt: Kosher salt preferred.
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper: For sharper flavor.
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Grated Parmesan Cheese: Adds salty, umami flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Toasted Pine Nuts: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice: Brightens the sauce.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped: Adds herbaceous notes.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil: For basil oil drizzle.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 120ml (½ cup) pasta water.
- Steep Saffron: Bloom saffron threads in warm water for 5+ minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and shallot in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Create Sauce: Simmer cream, milk, saffron infusion, and smoked paprika.
- Emulsify Sauce: Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust consistency with pasta water.
- Combine: Toss pasta with saffron cream sauce.
- Finish & Serve: Fold in shrimp, drizzle with lemon-basil oil, and garnish with pine nuts and basil.
Notes
Reserving pasta water is key to creating a creamy, emulsified sauce. Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: pasta,shrimp,saffron,cream,garlic,italian,mediterranean,seafood
