Saffron Shrimp Linguine with Garlic Butter in Just 30 Min
A delicious pasta dish featuring shrimp cooked in garlic butter with saffron-infused linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions.
- Soak saffron threads in 2 tbsp warm water.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour saffron water into the pan.
- Toss cooked linguine with shrimp mixture.
- Squeeze lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust saffron quantity based on preference.
- Pair with a crisp white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg