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Saffron and prawn tagliatelle

Name: Saffron and prawn tagliatelle
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: A large pinch of saffron; 150ml white wine; 250g tub half-fat crème fraîche; 250g raw prawns; 500g tagliatelle; Lemon wedges, to serve

Published: 31 Jul 08
Updated: 18 Jul 24

Golden saffron is a versatile spice to have in your larder, and it’s especially good with seafood and fish. If you’re trying saffron for the first time, this is a light, quick and easy saffron and prawn tagliatelle recipe, with only five main ingredients. It’s ready in about 10 minutes too.

For next time, why not try our saffron fish pie?

Easy
August 2008

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4

For next time, why not try our saffron fish pie?

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Ingredients

A large pinch of saffron
150ml white wine
250g tub half-fat crème fraîche
250g raw prawns
500g tagliatelle
Lemon wedges, to serve

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Method

Pour 1 tablespoon of boiling water over a large pinch of saffron in a cup and set aside.
Reduce the white wine in a pan by two-thirds. Add crème fraîche and the saffron water and heat for 2-3 minutes. Add raw prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender.
Cook the tagliatelle according to packet instructions, drain and toss with the creamy prawns. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.