SHRIMP PASTA IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Shrimp Pasta in White Wine Sauce image

Provided by danno 50

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

14 ounces medium raw shrimp or 400 g raw shrimp, tail on
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken base (preferably Better Than Bullion)
1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons coconut oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large shallots, diced or 1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine (preferably Pinot Grigio)
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

Remove tails from shrimp and place in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water. Keep shrimp for later in the recipe.
Bring shrimp tails and water to a boil, reduce and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken base and stir. Remove from heat, add saffron, cover and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain and reserve liquid for later in the recipe.
In a large fry pan, cook shallots and garlic over medium heat until just soft in coconut oil or olive oil.
Add shrimp to shallots and garlic mixture. Stir to combine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Shrimp should just be pink.
Add wine, parsley, basil, pepper flakes, and reserved stock. Cook over medium heat until back to temperature. (soft boil).
Add butter and lemon juice. Once butter has melt, remove from heat and cover.
Serve on pasta, rice, or Gnocchi with bread to dip in the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 191.3, Sodium 924.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 21.1