Capellini with Shrimp

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. large shrimp
  • salt
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 1/4 tsp. saffron threads
  • 3/4 c. half-and-half or light cream
  • 2 tsp. Parsley
  • 3/4 package capellini (angel's hair pasta) or thin spaghetti

Directions

  1. 1
    In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot vegetable oil, cook shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn opaque throughout and are tender; remove to bowl.
  2. 2
    In same skillet over medium heat, in 2 more teaspoons hot vegetable oil, cook shallot until golden.
  3. 3
    Add chicken broth, wine, frozen peas, and saffron threads; heat to boiling.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add shrimp and half-and-half; over medium-high heat, heat just to simmering (do not boil or mixture may curdle).
  6. 6
    Stir in parsley.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, prepare capellini as label directs, using 2 teaspoons salt in water.
  8. 8
    Drain capellini and place in large serving bowl.
  9. 9
    Pour shrimp mixture over capellini.
  10. 10
    Toss before serving.

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