Saffron Shrimp

Name: Saffron Shrimp
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Two servings
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; 1/8 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

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 10 minutes, plus refrigeration
Rating: 3(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:Two servings

16medium shrimps, peeled, deveined and split in half lengthwise, about ½ pound
Juice of 1 lemon
1small clove garlic, finely chopped
¼teaspoon saffron threads, loosely packed
⅛teaspoon kosher salt
4tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably homemade
Pinch cayenne pepper
¼small red pepper, cut into julienne strips
¼small green pepper, cut into julienne strips

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Preparation

Step 1
Place the shrimps in a saucepan with half the lemon juice. Add enough cold water to barely cover them. Bring just to a simmer and drain immediately. Transfer the shrimps to a bowl and toss with the remaining lemon juice.
Step 2
Combine the garlic, saffron and salt in a shallow bowl and mash them together with the back of a spoon. Mix in the mayonnaise and season with cayenne pepper.
Step 3
Fold the mayonnaise into the shrimps, add the peppers, and mix again. Refrigerate until ready to use.