SEAFOOD PASTA WITH LEMON-SAFFRON HERB DRESSING
Categories Citrus Pasta Freeze/Chill Quick & Easy Mayonnaise Crab Shrimp Celery Arugula Summer Tarragon Sour Cream Dill Capers Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place 3 tablespoons hot cooking liquid in medium bowl. Sprinkle saffron over and let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Drizzle pasta with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature until cool, stirring occasionally.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, capers, minced tarragon, minced dill, sugar, remaining 6 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 5 tablespoons oil to bowl with saffron liquid. Whisk to combine. Season saffron dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta. Add shrimp and celery; toss to coat. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Add crab; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Line platter with arugula and butter lettuce leaves. Spoon pasta over greens. Garnish with lemon wedges and tarragon and dill sprigs. Serve cold.
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Armandas KUMUTAITIS
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Muna Chukwuma
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Kyan Miller
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing! I especially love the combination of lemon and saffron.
Vuyokazi Siko
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients.
Muzammil Hoq
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great way to enjoy fresh seafood.
Ridg Main
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's sure to impress your guests.
Javon Branch
[email protected]I found that the sauce was a bit too thin for my taste. I would recommend adding a little bit of cornstarch to thicken it up.
Kaylee Forbus
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a truly special meal.
joseph ongeri
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of seafood you like, and you can also adjust the amount of spice to suit your taste.
SAGAR JCY
[email protected]The lemon saffron herb dressing really makes this dish. It's so light and refreshing, and it perfectly complements the seafood.
Morris Toro
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shaki Big
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the delicious flavors and the beautiful presentation.
Blessing Appau
[email protected]This seafood pasta with lemon saffron herb dressing was an absolute delight! The flavors were so vibrant and fresh, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the crispy shrimp and the tender calamari.