PENNE PASTA SHRIMP WITH SAFFRON SAUCE

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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Penne Pasta
1 pound Fresh Asparagus
3/4 cup Chardonnay
1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads
1 1/2 to 2 pounds Raw Shrimp (Peeled and Deveined)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cup Shallots
2 cups Heavy Cream
2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillion Cubes
1/4 cup Fresh Chives (Optional)

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus until crisp
  • Cook pasta.
  • Combine wine and saffron and let stand for 15 minutes
  • Cook shrimp in large skillet in the olive oil until opaque. Remove from pan.
  • Add wine, saffron mixture and shallots to pan. Bring to a boil until most of the liquid is reduced.
  • Stir in cream and bouillion and bring to boil until thickened - about 5 mins.
  • Add in pasta, shrimp and asparagus. Serve with shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Makes 4 generous servings

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