Introduction:
Dive into a plate of Saffron Seafood Linguine, where shrimp, squid, and clams mingle with a creamy saffron-infused sauce. This dish is an elegant choice for festive dining or a special dinner that elevates the everyday.
Why You’ll Love This Dish:
- Rich Taste Profile: Saffron and seafood unite for a sophisticated flavor that’s both intricate and inviting.
- Elegant Presentation: Impress guests with a dish that looks as good as it tastes, perfect for special occasions.
- Flexible Ingredients: Tailor the seafood selection to suit your taste or what’s available locally.
- Complete Meal: This recipe offers a fulfilling blend of protein and pasta, all in one pot.
Ingredients:
Shrimp Stock:
- Shells from shrimp
- 1 liter water
- 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 red bell pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Thyme sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves
Linguine:
- 380 g linguine
- 3 liters water
- 1 tablespoon salt
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 20 g butter
- A drizzle of oil
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 8 saffron threads
- 200 ml fish or shrimp stock
- 100 g shrimp, peeled
- 100 g squid rings
- 400 g clams
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
Garnish:
- Parsley leaves
- Lemon slices
Instructions:
Making Shrimp Stock:
- Combine shrimp shells, water, lemon, bell pepper, bay leaf, thyme, and garlic in a pot.
- Boil, then simmer until the volume is reduced by half.
- Cool and strain.
Cooking Pasta:
- Boil linguine in salted water for 8 minutes.
- In a separate pan, melt butter with oil, sauté onion and garlic.
- Add lemon juice, saffron threads, and shrimp stock, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Introduce clams, squid, and shrimp, mix in drained pasta and heavy cream.
- Cook over low heat until pasta is perfectly al dente, about 4-6 minutes.
Plating:
- Serve the linguine garnished with parsley and slices of lemon.
Good to Know:
- Cleaning Clams: Soak clams in salted water for 30 minutes to expel sand, then rinse well.
Storing the Dish:
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Ideally, enjoy fresh, but freezing is possible. Thaw and reheat gently for best results.
Prepare to be enchanted by this Saffron Seafood Linguine, a dish bursting with the flavors of the ocean and elegantly accented by saffron’s unique aroma.