Linguine with shrimp, zucchini, and saffron

To prepare linguine with shrimp, zucchini, and saffron start by cleaning the red shrimp: detach the head 1, remove the shells 2 and extract the intestine, then set them aside in a bowl 3.

Prepare the bisque: in a sufficiently large saucepan pour a drizzle of oil 4 and wait for it to become scorching, then add the shells 5 and let them toast well. When they are nicely browned, deglaze with 2 cups of cold water 6 and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Once the bisque is ready 7, strain into a bowl or jug 8 and set aside. Now slice the zucchini into half-moons about 0.2 inches thick 9.

Also chop the shallot 10 and cut the shrimp into 0.2-inch pieces 11. In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of oil and add the shrimp 12.

Sauté them for a few minutes 13, then remove and set aside. In the same pan where you cooked the shrimp, also sauté the shallot 14. Then add the zucchini 15.

When the zucchini are well browned, add the shrimp 16 and turn off the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Pour a tablespoon of bisque into a small bowl and dissolve the saffron powder in it 17 18.

Cook the linguine in boiling salted water, undercooking it by 2-3 minutes. Drain it into the pan with the sauce 20 and finish the cooking by adding the saffron mix and the bisque little by little as the pasta dries out 21.

At the end, finish by adding a drizzle of oil 22, pepper, and marjoram leaves 23. Serve the linguine with shrimp, zucchini, and saffron hot 24.