Seafood Capellini with Saffron Recipe

Name: Seafood Capellini with Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound shelled and deveined jumbo shrimp (8 shrimp); 1 pound monkfish or other firm white fish such as halibut, trimmed and cut into 8 pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley; 1 serrano chile with seeds, minced; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; One 8-ounce bottle clam juice (1 cup); Pinch of saffron threads; 6 ounces capellini pasta, broken into 3-inch lengths; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound shelled and deveined jumbo shrimp (8 shrimp)
1 pound monkfish or other firm white fish such as halibut, trimmed and cut into 8 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
1 serrano chile with seeds, minced
1 teaspoon hot paprika
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
One 8-ounce bottle clam juice (1 cup)
Pinch of saffron threads
6 ounces capellini pasta, broken into 3-inch lengths
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over moderately high heat.
2
Season the shrimp and monkfish with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
3
Cook for 6 minutes, turning once, until barely opaque throughout.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over moderate heat.
6
Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, the serrano chile and the paprika.
8
Add the chicken stock, clam juice and saffron, season with salt and bring to a boil.
9
Add the capellini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the sauce, about 5 minutes.
10
Return the shrimp and monkfish to the skillet along with any accumulated juices and toss well.
11
Transfer the pasta to bowls and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.
12
Serve with lemon wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound shelled and deveined jumbo shrimp (8 shrimp), 1 pound monkfish or other firm white fish such as halibut, trimmed and cut into 8 pieces, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Seafood Capellini with Saffron falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seafood Capellini with Saffron

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