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Spanish Shrimp & Saffron Pasta

Spanish Shrimp & Saffron Pasta

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 417 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 410 grams
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • 3 cups fish broth 720 ml
  • 8 oz penne pasta 225 grams
  • 1 lbs raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) 450 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  2. While the oil is heating, finely chop the onion and roughly chop the garlic, then add into the hot pan, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the canned diced tomatoes, saffron and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer without mixing

  3. After 2 to 3 minutes and the juices from the canned tomatoes have slightly thickened, add in the broth, raise to a high heat and give it a gentle mix

  4. Once it comes to a boil, add in the pasta, mix every 2 minutes so the pasta doesn´t stick together and it all evenly cooks

  5. In the meantime, add the shrimp over paper towels and pat dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper, just on one side

  6. After cooking the pasta for 9 to 10 minutes and most of the broth has been absorbed, but there is still plenty of broth left, add in the shrimp, all in a single layer, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low medium heat, simmer for 2 to 4 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente and the shrimp is cooked through, then remove from the heat

  7. Add the parsley over the pasta and mix together until everything is well mixed, serve directly out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Golden Saffron I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Shrimp & Saffron Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 1139mg50%
Potassium 670mg19%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 494IU10%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 130mg13%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.