By Eileen Latimore
Toasted Noodles w/ Shrimp
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:25min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:38:48 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories546.4 kcal (27%)
Total Fat34.5 g (49%)
Carbs29.6 g (11%)
Sugars1.9 g (2%)
Protein30.9 g (62%)
Sodium509.5 mg (25%)
Fiber2.7 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
½ cupmayonnaise
1 teaspoonlemon zest
grated
2 tablespoonslemon juice
1garlic clove
small, finely grated
2garlic cloves
medium, thinly sliced
1 poundshrimp
extra-large, 21/25 per pound, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoonssmoked sweet paprika
divided
kosher salt
ground black pepper
3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
divided
6 ouncescapellini pasta
broken into rough 1-inch pieces
1yellow onion
small, finely chopped
1plum tomato
cored and chopped
2 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
1 pinchsaffron threads
¼ cupfresh flat-leaf parsley
lightly packed, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice and the grated garlic. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 2
Heat the broiler with a rack about 6 inches from the heat. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon paprika, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; set aside.
Step 3
In a broiler-safe 12-inch skillet over medium, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until shimmering. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside; wipe out the skillet with paper towels.
Step 4
Return the skillet to medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil until barely smoking. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without stirring until deep golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and continue to cook until opaque, another 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil and set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet over medium, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the onion, the remaining 1 teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and the sliced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the toasted pasta, the broth and the saffron. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then reduce to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 6
Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the surface is crisp and the tips of the noodles begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler, then top with the shrimp and drizzle with the accumulated juices. Spoon on some of the mayonnaise and sprinkle with the parsley; serve the remaining mayonnaise mixture on the side.
Step 7
Tip: Don't use regular paprika. Smoked paprika gives this dish a very Spanish flavor profile. Before broiling the noodles, make sure most of the liquid has been absorbed; too much moisture in the pan will prevent the surface from crisping and browning. Don't forget that the skillet handle will be hot after broiling; use a potholder or oven mitt
