This saffron pasta with artichokes and prawns is an easy Italian seafood pasta recipe that brings together some of the most delicious Mediterranean flavours. Tender artichokes, juicy prawns and fragrant saffron create a light yet flavourful sauce that coats every piece of pasta beautifully.

If you are looking for a saffron pasta with artichokes and prawns that feels special without requiring complicated techniques, this recipe is a great choice. The delicate sweetness of the prawns pairs perfectly with the earthy artichokes, while saffron adds its distinctive colour and aroma.

Serves 2, Preparation 20 mins, Cooking approx. 30 mins

  • 6 oz (180 g) short pasta of choice
  • 4 small or 2 large artichokes
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 10½ oz (300 g) fresh prawns, deveined (or frozen and thawed)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ½ tsp saffron powder
  • 3 tbsp hot water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

Prepare the Artichokes

Halve the artichokes and remove the choke. Slice them thinly. Remove the tough outer leaves until you reach the pale, tender leaves near the heart. Trim the tips, peel the stems and cut them into chunks or thin strips. Place the prepared artichokes in cold water with the lemon juice to prevent browning.

Cook the Saffron Sauce

If necessary, clean the prawns by removing the shells and extracting the black vein. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.

Mix the saffron powder with the hot water and leave it to infuse for a few minutes.

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden. Add the artichokes and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

Add the prawns and cook until they start to colour. Pour in the white wine and allow it to evaporate. Stir in the saffron infusion and the chopped parsley.

Combine the Pasta and Serve

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a little pasta cooking water before draining.

Add the pasta to the pan with the artichokes and prawns. Stir gently to combine. Add a splash of the reserved cooking water if needed to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta evenly.

Serve the saffron pasta with artichokes and prawns immediately.

 

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