Shrimpmedleywithsaffronsauce 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!

SAFFRON POACHED SHRIMP WITH SHAVED FENNEL AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Remove the heads and shells from the shrimp, keeping the tails intact, and reserve. Devein the shrimp and set aside on ice.
• For poaching liquid: steep the saffron in the white wine. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until oil slides easily across the pan, add the reserved shrimp heads and shells and cook until they turn an orange-red color. Add the fennel, onion, carrot and gently brown, about 2 minutes. Using a cheese grater, gently grate the tomato into the broth and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add the white wine and saffron mixture, water, whole tarragon, and whole basil. Bring to a boil and reduce to a gentle simmer for 45 minutes, skimming frequently. Strain and set aside.
• For the skewers: place shrimp on a skewer, piercing through the tail and body, about 3 per skewer. Season with kosher salt.
• Return the poaching liquid to the stove and heat to a gentle simmer. Add the shrimp skewers to the liquid and cook, until the shrimp are firm and just cooked through, being careful not to over cook, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Serve on top of Shaved Fennel with Citrus Vinaigrette and garnish with fennel fronds.
• Carefully arrange fennel, avocado, and grapefruit on a plate and dress with the Citrus Vinaigrette.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, honey, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, and salt. Gradually pour the olive oil and canola oil into the mixture while whisking. Set aside.

SHRIMP MEDLEY WITH SAFFRON SAUCE

Steps:

• While cooking pasta to al dente, In a 2 cup glass measuring cup combine wine and saffron; let stand 15 minutes.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook and stir shrimp in oil until shrimp are pink. Remove from skillet.
• In same skillet add wine mixture and shallots. Brink to a boil; continue boiling rapidly until most of the liquid is absorbed. (about 4 minutes)
• Stir in cream and bouillon. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes or until thickened. Stirring constantly. Stir in pasta, asparagus and shrimp; heat through. Top with chives.