Spicy Shrimp and Vegetables in a Saffron Broth Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Vegetables in a Saffron Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups low-fat chicken broth; 6 medium shrimp, save the shells for the broth; 1 tablespoon onion, fine chop; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, fine chop; ½ cup zucchini, 1/4 inch dice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 pinch pepper; ½ teaspoon creole seasoning; ½ teaspoon chili powder, mix with Creole seasoning; 1 pinch saffron thread

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups low-fat chicken broth
6 medium shrimp, save the shells for the broth
1 tablespoon onion, fine chop
1 tablespoon jalapeno, fine chop
½ cup zucchini, 1/4 inch dice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pinch pepper
½ teaspoon creole seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder, mix with Creole seasoning
1 pinch saffron thread

1
Pour 1 cup broth into small sauce pan, reserving 1/2 cup.
2
Shell shrimp and dust both sides with seasoning mix.
3
Whatever seasoning mix is left set aside for later.
4
Set shrimp aside.
5
Put shells and saffron into sauce pan and bring to a boil.
6
Once it starts to boil remove from heat and cover.
7
Chop all veggies.
8
Heat a small non stick skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
9
Add onion, jalapeno, zucchini, remaining seasoning mix and 1/4 cup reserved broth.
10
Stir and cook until liquid is almost gone.
11
Remove shells from broth with a slotted spoon.
12
Add the veggies to saffron broth and cover.
13
Wipe the non stick skillet clean and heat over medium heat for a few minutes.
14
Add the shrimp and cook a couple of minutes a side.
15
Add the remaining broth and cook until liquid is about 1/2 gone.
16
Pour broth and shrimp into saffron broth and bring back up to a slow boil.
17
Add a good grind of pepper and simmer for a couple of minutes.
18
Add the cilantro, stir and remove from heat.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups low-fat chicken broth, 6 medium shrimp, save the shells for the broth, 1 tablespoon onion, fine chop, 1 tablespoon jalapeno, fine chop, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp and Vegetables in a Saffron Broth 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.

Spicy Shrimp and Vegetables in a Saffron Broth

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