Shrimp with Chunky Tomato-Saffron Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Chunky Tomato-Saffron Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large shallots, chopped; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 generous pinches saffron threads; 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes in juice; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/2 cup whipping cream; Salt and pepper; 8 ounces fettuccine; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 large shallots, chopped
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 generous pinches saffron threads
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes in juice
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup whipping cream
Salt and pepper
8 ounces fettuccine
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add shallots and saute 2 minutes.
3
Add shrimp and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer shrimp to bowl using slotted spoon.
5
Add tomato paste to same skillet and stir 1 minute.
6
Add wine, crushed red pepper and saffron and boil 2 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes, garlic and orange peel and cook until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
8
Add cream and simmer sauce 3 minutes.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
11
Drain.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Add shrimp and oregano to sauce; stir to heat through.
14
Sprinkle with parsley.
15
Serve over fettuccine.

511

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 large shallots, chopped, 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Chunky Tomato-Saffron Sauce 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.

Shrimp with Chunky Tomato-Saffron Sauce

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