Saffron-Infused Lemon Shrimp with Garlic Bread

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Plump shrimp cooked in a golden saffron-laced lemon garlic butter sauce, served with crusty garlic bread for a restaurant-quality seafood meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, saffron threads, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb shrimp dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Crush 1/4 tsp saffron threads in a small bowl, add 1 tbsp warm water, and let steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup dry white wine to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in saffron mixture and the juice of 1 lemon, then return shrimp to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley until butter melts and sauce coats the shrimp. Remove from heat and serve immediately over toasted baguette slices drizzled with 1 tbsp olive oil.

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