Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of Spain with our delectable Shrimp in Saffron Broth, a dish that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. This traditional recipe, known as "Gambas al Ajillo," combines succulent shrimp with an aromatic broth infused with saffron, garlic, and paprika. The result is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Spain.
In this comprehensive guide, we present three variations of this classic dish, each offering a unique twist on the original. The first recipe, "Gambas al Ajillo Tradicional," stays true to the traditional method, using simple yet flavorful ingredients to create an authentic Spanish experience. The second recipe, "Gambas al Ajillo con Pimentón," adds a smoky and spicy dimension with the introduction of pimentón, a type of smoked paprika, elevating the dish to new heights of flavor. Finally, the "Gambas al Ajillo con Vino Blanco" incorporates a splash of white wine, lending a subtle acidity and depth of flavor that perfectly complements the shrimp.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be delighted by the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and explosion of flavors that characterize this classic Spanish dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you every step of the way. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of Spanish cuisine with our tantalizing Shrimp in Saffron Broth.
SAUTéED SHRIMP IN CREAMY SAFFRON SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat a 1/4 cup of white wine in a saucepan, once it comes to a light boil transfer the hot wine into a bowl, pinch in 1/2 tsp saffron threads and set aside to allow the saffron to infuse with the white wine
- Finely mince 2 cloves garlic, finely dice 1/2 of a shallot, finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and pat down 12 raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) with some paper towels, then season the shrimp with sea salt & black pepper
- Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium-high heat, after 4 minutes pour in a generous tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and swirl the pan so it coats the entire surface, instantly add in the shrimps, mix occasionally, after 1 1/2 to 2 minutes remove the shrimps from the pan and transfer to a bowl
- Using the same pan, lower the fire to a low-medium heat, add in another tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, the diced shallots and the minced garlic, mix continuously, after 30 seconds add in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and mix together until well combined, then add in the saffron infused white wine and 1/2 cup of heavy cream, continue to mix continuously so the cream does not curd, after 5 to 6 minutes season with sea salt & black pepper and quickly mix together, turn off the heat, add in the cooked shrimp and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley, mix together until well combined, transfer to a shallow bowl, serve next to a crusty baguette, enjoy!
SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND SAFFRON
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, and cook until golden.
- Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika and ground cumin and a pinch of saffron (optional).
- Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 644 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SHRIMP & COD STEW IN TOMATO-SAFFRON BROTH
I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. -Lydia Becker, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic, thyme, saffron and bay leaves. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, fish, shrimp, water, broth, corn and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and fish flakes easily with a fork. Add spinach during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Discard bay leaves. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS
Plump shrimp and fresh spring peas make a delicious duo in this lemony risotto, while a pinch of saffron gives it a striking golden hue.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine broth, 2 cups water, lemon zest, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until translucent and grains begin to make a popping sound, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine and saffron; cook until wine is mostly evaporated, about 30 seconds.
- Ladle 1 cup broth mixture into skillet. Stir with a wooden spoon at a moderate speed until most of broth is absorbed and bottom of skillet stays visible for a second or two as you mix, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue ladling broth into skillet, about 1/2 cup at a time (or enough to just cover rice). Stir slowly but constantly, allowing rice to absorb most of broth before adding more. Risotto is ready when rice is al dente and broth has thickened to a rich sauce, 20 to 25 minutes. (You may not need to use all of broth.) Add shrimp and peas to skillet with last addition of broth; cook until shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice, and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with more cheese and pepper to serve. If the risotto becomes stiff before serving, stir in more hot broth, a little at a time, until it's loose and creamy.
SHRIMP IN SAFFRON BROTH
This light and flavorful shrimp dish from "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" anchors an easy-to-make spring meal of Asparagus-Parmesan Tart and Apricot-Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium. Add oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Cook fennel, carrots, and saffron until vegetables are starting to soften, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to pan and cook 1 minute, then turn shrimp. Pour in wine and stock, and cook just until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes.
- Serve shrimp, vegetables, and broth over couscous in shallow bowls.
SAFFRON SHRIMP SOUP WITH TUBETTINI
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in saucepan. Add tarragon, carrot and onion, cover and simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes or until tender. If vegetables are too dry, add a tablespoonful of white wine, cover and cook. When vegetables are tender, remove the cover, add remaining wine, and saffron and evaporate until almost all of the wine is gone. Add the broth, fish stock and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until just tender. Add the shrimp and peas and bring back to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with chives or scallions.
SHRIMP RAVIOLI IN SAFFRON BROTH
Provided by Food Network
Yield makes about 30 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the shrimp and eggs in a food processor with a metal blade. Pulse until the shrimp are coarsely chopped. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the heavy cream, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper and pulse just to combine. Don't over-process the cream or you'll wind up with grainy textured cream or even butter. Remove the mixture to a bowl and add the chopped tarragon leaves, blending them in with a spatula.
- Lay out one wonton skin on a board. Using a pastry bag or a teaspoon, place approximately one teaspoon of the filling in its center. Brush a second wonton skin with the egg-water mixture and lay over the filling, pressing lightly with your fingers to remove any trapped air and seal the edges of the wonton skins. Continue to make ravioli in this manner until all the filling has been used. The uncooked ravioli should be stored refrigerated in a container, sprinkled lightly with cornstarch. They will keep up to two days in the refrigerator, or for several weeks in the freezer. To freeze, lay the ravioli in a single layer on a wax-paper lined sheet pan and place in a freezer until frozen. They can then be removed and stored in freezer bags.
- Heat the fish stock in a sauce pan and set aside. In another sauce pot heat the olive oil, add the chopped onions and cook until wilted. Add the crushed tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes before adding the fish stock and saffron. Continue to cook for 30 minutes until ready to serve.
- To cook the ravioli, drop them into boiling salted water and continue cooking at a boil until they begin to float (about two to three minutes for fresh ravioli, 5 to 6 minutes for frozen ones). Drain and divide among soup bowls. Add 1/2 cup saffron broth to each bowl, garnish with a little diced tomato and some chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon or chives. Serve hot.
SEAFOOD IN SAFFRON BROTH
Steps:
- Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding stalks. Finely chop fennel and onion. Seed tomato and finely chop. Mince garlic. Scrub mussels well and remove beards. Shell shrimp and devein. Cut scrod into 1-inch pieces. Stir saffron into wine.
- In a 4-quart kettle cook fennel and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine mixture and simmer until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 3 minutes. Add mussels with 1/2 cup stock and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until most mussels are opened, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, scrod, tomato, and remaining 2 1/2 cups stock and cook at a bare simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Divide seafood between 2 bowls and ladle broth over it. Garnish seafood with lemon wedges and serve with bread.
SHRIMP WITH CHUNKY TOMATO-SAFFRON SAUCE
Categories Herb Pasta Tomato Appetizer Valentine's Day Shrimp Spring Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 4 first-course or 2 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to bowl using slotted spoon. Add tomato paste to same skillet and stir 1 minute. Add wine, crushed red pepper and saffron and boil 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic and orange peel and cook until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add cream and simmer sauce 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp and oregano to sauce; stir to heat through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over fettuccine.
SPICY SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES IN A SAFFRON BROTH
Quick, easy and full of flavor. You can even add some cooked brown rice or egg noodles round out this soup.
Provided by Chef Jeff S
Categories Creole
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour 1 cup broth into small sauce pan, reserving ½ cup.
- Shell shrimp and dust both sides with seasoning mix. Whatever seasoning mix is left set aside for later. Set shrimp aside.
- Put shells and saffron into sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil remove from heat and cover.
- Chop all veggies.
- Heat a small non stick skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
- Add onion, jalapeno, zucchini, remaining seasoning mix and ¼ cup reserved broth. Stir and cook until liquid is almost gone.
- Remove shells from broth with a slotted spoon. Add the veggies to saffron broth and cover.
- Wipe the non stick skillet clean and heat over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the shrimp and cook a couple of minutes a side. Add the remaining broth and cook until liquid is about ½ gone.
- Pour broth and shrimp into saffron broth and bring back up to a slow boil.
- Add a good grind of pepper and simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cilantro, stir and remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 28.2, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.1
Tips to Cook the Best Shrimp in Saffron Broth:
- Select the freshest shrimp possible. Fresh shrimp should have a slightly briny smell and a firm, opaque texture. Avoid shrimp that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Use a good quality saffron. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, but a little goes a long way. Look for saffron that is a deep red color and has a strong aroma.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the shrimp. If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will steam instead of sear, and you'll end up with rubbery shrimp. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on them. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy.
- Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served immediately after it's cooked. If you need to hold the shrimp for a short period of time, keep it warm in a low oven or in a chafing dish.
Conclusion:
Shrimp in saffron broth is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant color and delicate flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both easy to make and delicious, give shrimp in saffron broth a try. You won't be disappointed.
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