Seared Saffron Tomato Shrimp

Jimi
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Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cupdry white wine
  2. 1/2 tspsaffron threads
  3. 1 lbmedium shrimp
  4. 1salt to taste
  5. 1black pepper to taste
  6. 2 tbspspanish olive oil
  7. 2 tbspunsalted butter
  8. 1shallot (peeled & minced)
  9. 1 clovegarlic (peeled & minced)
  10. 1 cancrushed tomatoes with juice (14 1/2oz)
  11. 1 tspvanilla bean paste
  12. 1/3 cupseafood or chicken broth
  13. 2 tbspchives (minced)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour the white wine in a small saucepan and place pan on the stove over medium low heat and bring to a light simmer. Place the saffron in a small, heat-proof bowl and cover with the wine. Leave the mixture to sit until cool (about 15 min).

  2. 2

    Shrimp:

  3. 3

    Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, carefully add the shrimp to cook until golden brown, but not fully cooked, about 2 min per side.

  5. 5

    Remove the pan from the heat, using tongs to transfer the shrimp to a place. Reserve skillet.

  6. 6

    Sauce:

  7. 7

    Add the remaining oil and butter to the skillet and return to the stove over medium heat.

  8. 8

    When the butter is melted, add the shallot and cook until soft and translucent (about 5 min).

  9. 9

    Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 min).

  10. 10

    Deglaze the pan with white wine mixture, allowing the wine to reduce by half (about 3 min).

  11. 11

    Stir in the tomatoes and their jucies, vanilla, and honey and allow the mixture to simmer until starts to thicken (about 5 min).

  12. 12

    Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  13. 13

    Add shrimp back to the pan and cover with sauce. Cook for 2 min.

  14. 14

    Garnish with chives then serve

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