Poached Saffron Shrimp
By Suzy Karadsheh
Category
Appetizer & Mezze
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 Minutes
This poached shrimp recipe is as easy as they come, but with a decidedly Mediterranean flavor that will keep people coming back for seconds. As a bonus, you’re left with an incredibly delicious sauce, perfect for dipping crusty bread, garlicky Focaccia, or turning into a meal with Saffron Rice.
Ingredients
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1/4 teaspoon ground saffron (do not use the threads without grinding)
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3 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup white wine
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1 large lemon, zested and juiced
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Kosher salt
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1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Bloom the saffron. In a small bowl, stir together the ground saffron and water. Set aside to bloom for 10 minutes or so.
Saute the garlic. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Make the poaching liquid. Add the bloomed saffron water, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
Poach the shrimp. Add the shrimp and season with a pinch of salt. Poach on one side for about 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and poach until the shrimp has just turned pink, about 1 minute more.
Finish and serve. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley. Transfer the shrimp and its poaching sauce to a shallow serving bowl and serve immediately.
Recipe Note
- Pre-peeled and/or thawed frozen shrimp work well here.
- Use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to grind saffron threads. You’ll need about 1/2 teaspoon of threads to get 1/4 teaspoon of powder
Nutrition
Calories 177, Fat 8.2 grams, Monounsaturated Fat 5200 milligrams, Sodium 645.4 milligrams, Sugar 1 grams, Calcium 75.5 milligrams, Carbs 4.9 grams, Saturated Fat 1.1 grams, Trans Fat 0.01 grams, Potassium 198.4 milligrams, Vitamin A 7.4 milligrams, Iron 0.6 milligrams, Protein 15.9 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 900 milligrams, Cholesterol 142.9 milligrams, Fiber 0.8 grams, Vitamin C 16.1 milligrams