Saffron Shrimp

Name: Saffron Shrimp
Ingredients: 16 medium shrimps, peeled, deveined and split in half lengthwise, about 1/2 pound; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, loosely packed; 18 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably homemade; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 small red pepper, cut into julienne strips; 1/4 small green pepper, cut into julienne strips

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

16 medium shrimps, peeled, deveined and split in half lengthwise, about 1/2 pound
Juice of 1 lemon
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, loosely packed
18 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably homemade
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 small red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 small green pepper, cut into julienne strips

Directions

1

Place the shrimps in a saucepan with half the lemon juice.
2

Add enough cold water to barely cover them.
3

Bring just to a simmer and drain immediately.
4

Transfer the shrimps to a bowl and toss with the remaining lemon juice.
5

Combine the garlic, saffron and salt in a shallow bowl and mash them together with the back of a spoon.
6

Mix in the mayonnaise and season with cayenne pepper.
7

Fold the mayonnaise into the shrimps, add the peppers, and mix again.
8

Refrigerate until ready to use.