Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Sautéed Shrimp in Creamy Saffron Sauce, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that pairs succulent shrimp with a rich, aromatic sauce infused with saffron and garlic. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or seafood broth
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Saffron: Combine saffron threads with white wine or broth and let steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Sauté Shrimp: Cook shrimp in olive oil until pink; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add saffron mixture, then simmer with cream, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Combine: Return shrimp to pan, heat through, and serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For added depth, sauté a finely chopped shallot with the garlic.
- If you don’t have saffron, a pinch of turmeric can be used for color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5–6 shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
