Shrimp With Spicy Saffron Sauce Tapasfr Recipes

SAUTéED SHRIMP IN CREAMY SAFFRON SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a 1/4 cup of white wine in a saucepan, once it comes to a light boil transfer the hot wine into a bowl, pinch in 1/2 tsp saffron threads and set aside to allow the saffron to infuse with the white wine
• Finely mince 2 cloves garlic, finely dice 1/2 of a shallot, finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and pat down 12 raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) with some paper towels, then season the shrimp with sea salt & black pepper
• Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium-high heat, after 4 minutes pour in a generous tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and swirl the pan so it coats the entire surface, instantly add in the shrimps, mix occasionally, after 1 1/2 to 2 minutes remove the shrimps from the pan and transfer to a bowl
• Using the same pan, lower the fire to a low-medium heat, add in another tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, the diced shallots and the minced garlic, mix continuously, after 30 seconds add in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and mix together until well combined, then add in the saffron infused white wine and 1/2 cup of heavy cream, continue to mix continuously so the cream does not curd, after 5 to 6 minutes season with sea salt & black pepper and quickly mix together, turn off the heat, add in the cooked shrimp and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley, mix together until well combined, transfer to a shallow bowl, serve next to a crusty baguette, enjoy!

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND SAFFRON

Steps:

• Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, and cook until golden.
• Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika and ground cumin and a pinch of saffron (optional).
• Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

SHRIMP WITH SPICY SAFFRON SAUCE (TAPAS)FR

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine 1/8 tsp saffron threads or turmeric with mayo.
• set aside to marry.
• In a skillet saute garlic and shallot in canola oil just before browning.
• Add shrimp and cook until just turning pink.
• Serve with Saffron/Turmeric Aioli and small baguette rounds or pita.

GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP WITH SAFFRON

Steps:

• In a medium nonreactive bowl, whisk together the olive oil, saffron, lime juice and garlic.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Prepare grill to a medium-high heat.
• Push shrimp onto 4 metal skewers, allowing the excess marinade to drain off.
• Grill until just opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
• Serve.