Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
121 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe
Description
This Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipe starts with sautéing onion and garlic until translucent, then briefly frying shrimp seasoned with black pepper, chili flakes, and oregano. White wine and tomato components follow, simmering briefly to create a coherent, thickened sauce. The dried herbs and spices provide distinct Italian flavors with a noticeable but not overwhelming spiciness from the chili flakes.
The shrimp retain their juiciness from the short cooking time and are complemented by the bright, rich tomato and wine sauce. Fresh basil can be added as a garnish to add aromatic freshness.
Serve this dish hot on a bed of pasta or creamy risotto, or enjoy it standalone with crusty bread or polenta and a simple salad. The method highlights layering flavors while keeping the shrimp tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 Medium onion
- 1-2 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 Piece garlic chopped, clove
- dozen Shrimp aka Prawns
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 ½ Teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 2 Teaspoon oregano dried
- ⅓ Cup white wine
- 2 Tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 Cup tomato fresh or canned, peeled, diced
- basil optional, to garnish
Instructions
- Chop your onion roughly or cut into small pieces.
- Heat up a pan on medium heat and add your oil and your onion. Fry the onion translucent and add your garlic paste as well. Stir-fry.
- Then add your clean shrimps and fry shortly on both sides. Season with black pepper, chili flakes, and oregano.
- Pour in the white wine and continue to build up the sauce with the tomato paste and tomato chunks.
- Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes so that the ingredients get to mix up and the sauce gets thicker. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Serve hot over pasta or risotto rice. You can also serve the shrimp fra diavolo as a stand-alone dish with bread, polenta/grits, and a small salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 182g | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12.9mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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