Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe
Description
Shrimp Fra Diavolo features shrimp cooked briefly until just pink, then combined with a sauce made from sautéed onions, optional red pepper, garlic, crushed tomatoes, white wine, dried oregano, and red chili flakes. The sauce simmers to meld the flavors, resulting in a rich, spicy tomato sauce that complements the tender shrimp. Fresh parsley and basil add brightness at the end. The cooked linguine provides a neutral backdrop to balance the spicy notes, making this a flavorful seafood pasta dish.
The medium heat and tomato-based sauce deliver a classic Italian-American flavor profile. The shrimp are cooked separately to avoid overcooking and then returned to the sauce to warm through. Fresh herbs finish the dish with a fresh aroma and taste. The optional red pepper provides extra spice for those who like more heat.
This dish is typically served immediately, tossed with linguine noodles to absorb the sauce. It can be garnished with extra red chili flakes and parsley for presentation and added spice. It's a satisfying main course that showcases both seafood and a robust, spicy tomato sauce.
Adjust the spiciness by controlling the amount of red chili flakes and whether to include the fresh red pepper. The instructions note that simmering for 10 minutes or longer can deepen the flavor. It's best served soon after preparation to enjoy the shrimp's tenderness and the sauce's freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion small, chopped
- 1 red pepper optional, for extra spicy, spicy, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 14 ounce crushed tomatoes or fire roasted, can, or use diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or to taste, spicy, 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 6-7 basil fresh leaves, chopped
- 8 ounces linguine noodles for serving, prepared
- red chili flakes fresh chopped parsley, for garnish, extra
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon chili flakes, then cook them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and cooked through. Set them aside.
- Add the onion and red pepper to the same pan. Cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until you can smell that gorgeous garlic.
- Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices, red chili flakes, white wine, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 10 minutes (or longer) to let the flavor develop. You can prepare your pasta noodles while the fra diavolo sauce is simmering.
- Stir in the reserved shrimp and heat them through about a minute.
- Stir in the parsley and basil leaves. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Toss with prepared linguine noodles. Garnish and serve!
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes and whether to include fresh red pepper.
- For milder flavor, omit fresh pepper and use only 1 teaspoon chili flakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1037mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 733IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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