Luxurious Saffron Cream Sauce

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

4 tablespoons

Shallots

2, finely chopped

Saffron threads

1/4 teaspoon

Heavy cream

1 cup

Chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 cup

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
2. Add the finely chopped shallots to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until they are softened and translucent.
3. Stir in the saffron threads, allowing them to infuse their vibrant color and distinctive flavor into the butter for an additional minute.
4. Carefully pour in the heavy cream and chicken or vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
7. Finally, mix in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
8. Serve the saffron cream sauce warm over your choice of pasta, seafood, or grilled vegetables, and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors.