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    Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 โ€ข Published: May 12th 2016 โ€ข 41 Comments

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    Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Saffron and Shrimp linguineย is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enoughย for entertaining.

    So maybe this isn't yourย your average weekday meal. The addition of prawnsย and saffron make this a bit of an extravagance. But occasionally it is nice to have a bit of a splurge, especially if you get some amazing prawns on half price!!!!ย 

    Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Saffron and Prawn linguine is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enough for entertaining.

    The only down side to this (if you can call it that!) is you can't really reheat it. The sauce goes claggy and shrimp get overcooked. But hey that just means you are justified at having seconds ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Or I suppose if you are cooking for people with smaller appetites you could just half the recipe, like I did. I would say the quantities below will feed 4 adults.

    Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Saffron and Prawn linguine is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enough for entertaining.

    It is such a simple dish to make, everything comes together in the time it takes pasta to cook. Which is perfect when you want a big plate of creamy pasta in a hurry.

    And justย look at the beautiful colour of this dish, yellow pasta, spiked with red from the saffron and garnished with bright green chives. Dill also works wonderfully here! I quite often use dried chives, they have a great flavour and within a minute or so they have rehydrated to a bright green. No crumbly dried herbs in sight ๐Ÿ™‚

    Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Saffron and Prawn linguine is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enough for entertaining.

    The key to the rich sauce is the egg yolks. You beat them into the sauce once it has come off the heat, they thicken everything and make it super rich and delicious.

    Be sure to take the pan off the heat though, otherwise you end up with a saffron and scrambled egg sauce. Yick!!!!

    Enjoy x

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    Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Saffron and Prawn linguine is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enough for entertaining. | Sprinkles and Sprouts
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    4.62 from 13 votes

    Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta

    Creamy, rich and luxurious! This Creamy Saffron and Shrimp Pasta is quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights but also special enough for entertaining.
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 904kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

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    • 1.1 lb dried linguine
    • large pinch saffron threads
    • 4 tablespoon boiling water
    • 1 โ…“ cups double cream
    • 2 oz grated parmesan
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
    • 11 oz peeled cooked shrimp
    • 2 egg yolks
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Put a large pan of water onto boil ready for the pasta.
    • Whilst it comes to the boil place the saffron into a small saucepan and pour over the 4 tablespoon of boiling water. Leave to stand for 3-4 minutes.
    • Salt the pasta water well, add the linguine and cook the pasta for a minute less than the instructions suggest.
    • Add the cream, parmesan and the lemon zest to the saffron and stir over a medium heat until simmering. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the chives, prawns and cook for a further minute until heated through. Check the seasoning.
    • Remove from the heat and stir through the egg yolks. (see notes)
    • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
    • Pour the sauce over the pasta and thin with the cooking water as needed.
    • Serve with a garnish of chopped chives.

    Notes

    Make sure you have removed the pan from the heat, before you add the egg. The egg helps to thicken the sauce, but if it is still on the heat you can easily get scrambled eggs!!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 904kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 415mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Karen says

      June 01, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      5 stars
      Just curious, wouldn't it be better to use fresh, uncooked shrimp and saute it first? I'm thinking that the shrimp would be more tender (even on reheating) that way. I am going to make this tonight but I wondered if precooked shrimp would be too rubbery.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 04, 2019 at 5:32 am

        Hi Karen, you could definitely use raw shrimp and sautรฉ them off before adding them to the sauce. The cooked ones take a minute in the hot sauce to warm through, so they shouldn't go rubbery, but using raw shrimp would definitely help prevent that. ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    2. Joanie says

      April 18, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect date-night meal. My husband loves it and I love how easy it is to make. Such a lovely recipe, thank you!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 19, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        So happy you and your hubby enjoyed it ๐Ÿ˜€
        It is just decadent enough for date night isn't it, but without hours in the kitchen.

        Reply
    3. Jenn says

      April 17, 2018 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      Second helpings for the win! I wouldn't dream of leaving a morsel left uneaten, haha! Love this easy weeknight dinner recipe!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 19, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Hahaha, I like the way you think! I mean who ever says no to second helpings of creamy pasta ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    4. Kathryn R says

      April 07, 2018 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      Extremely easy and extremely delicious. Hubby says this is restaurant quality food!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 18, 2018 at 8:10 am

        OH YEAH!!!
        Thank you so much Kathryn.
        I am glad you came back to let me know x

        Reply
    5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      May 17, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      It sounds delicious and I don't think I'd ever have any trouble finishing it all!

      Reply
    6. Sherry m says

      May 15, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      Yum this looks so delish Claire. Yum to saffron and prawns.! So pretty.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 17, 2016 at 12:41 pm

        Oh thank you Sherry.
        It is a simple dish but it looks so beautiful ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

      May 15, 2016 at 7:24 am

      This looks so gorgeous and light!!! Yum!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you Lucy ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Dorothy Dunton says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Hi Claire! Saffron is very expensive and it needs to be stored properly, but it is so worth it! I made a paella a few days ago and added a heavy pinch of saffron threads...OMG so good! I could definitely eat a huge plate of this! You are such an honest, down to earth damn good cook! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 17, 2016 at 1:05 pm

        It is so expensive isn't it!!!! I once bought a little box of it and I don't know if I missed it at the bottom of a shopping bag (although I checked them all) or if it fell out. But I couldn't find it when I got home. I almost cried at the waste of $10!

        And thank you, I love having you hang out at Sprinkles and Sprouts Dorothy, I know you love food as much as I do ๐Ÿ™‚ x

        Reply
    9. John @ heneedsfood says

      May 13, 2016 at 5:35 am

      I seriously don't use saffron in my cooking enough. Maybe I need to leave it out on the kitchen counter so I don't keep forgetting about it! Love this linguine, Claire!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:39 pm

        I love the perfume of saffron, I would probably use it more if it wasn't quite so expensive!

        Thank you

        Reply
    10. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      May 13, 2016 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      I am all for a bit of splurging any day of the week, girl! Especially if the splurge in on prawns and saffron! This linguine looks delicious! Light yet substantial and definitely 100% twirl-tastic! I'll take two bowls, for sure! Cheers and thanks for sharing the YUM!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm

        Twirl-Tastic.......LOVE IT!!!!!

        Reply
    11. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

      May 13, 2016 at 1:16 am

      I can literally smell this cooking right now! What a fantastic idea! Now off to the store to buy some prawns!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:41 pm

        Thank you Beth. Enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

      May 13, 2016 at 12:39 am

      Saffron is super expensive but I've always wanted to try cooking with it. This looks like a good start!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:41 pm

        I know Matt, I am sure I would use it more often if it was a bit more reasonable. When I see it on special offer I always buy a couple of boxes. A bigger outlay but worth it for the bargain.

        Reply
    13. Derek @ Dad With A Pan says

      May 12, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Saffron sounds like a perfect match for this dish. Going to have to make this soon!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:42 pm

        I hope you love it Derek ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    14. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

      May 12, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      Yum! This looks so light and fresh. I absolutely love saffron, it is such a treat!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:42 pm

        I agree Kim, nice to just treat yourself and have something special for dinner. And I always tell myself I would have spent far more if I had gone out to eat.

        Reply
    15. Ronda J Eagle says

      May 12, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      4 stars
      I love prawns and saffron always make me feel like the dish is extra special because of the splurge on the spice. Your photos are lovely.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you Ronda, and I agree when you use lovely ingredient it does feel special. And we deserve that ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    16. Suchi @elegant meraki says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love the idea of saffron with prawns! Looks very appetizing. I got dinner idea for my hubby. I will just skip shrimp for myself.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:47 pm

        I hope hubby enjoys it. If you want to make this vegetarian I also think this works well with sautรฉed leeks ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    17. Shelby says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      I'm in a hurry wanting this right now! It looks delicious and sounds wonderful. I love using saffron in recipes.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:47 pm

        Hehe I get like that sometimes, I spend some time on pinterest and suddenly I want 6 dinners ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    18. Kate @ VeggieDesserts says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Such a beautiful treat of a dish. I adore saffron and must use it more!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Thank you Kate. It is such a wonderful perfumed spice isn't it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    19. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      This dish does sound extravagant and luxurious! I'm happy to see it's easy to make because I'm really looking forward to trying this! Lovely!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Thank you Patricia, I love pasta recipes where the sauce is just as quick as the pasta ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    20. Kaitie says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      What a great flavour combination! I would have never thought of putting the two together!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:49 pm

        Kaitie, they are lovely together. Sweet and perfumed. Hope you love it.

        Reply
    21. Peter Block says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      I love using saffron. I like how the its color matches the red from the prawns. looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 13, 2016 at 4:49 pm

        Thank you Peter. I love the way the colour seeps and infuses into everything ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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