Description
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian-American seafood pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a spicy, flavorful tomato sauce infused with garlic, red chili flakes, white wine, and fresh herbs. Served over linguine, this dish is perfect for those who love a bit of heat and bold flavors in their pasta meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 spicy red pepper, chopped (optional, for extra spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes (or diced or fire roasted)
- 2 teaspoons spicy red pepper flakes + 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 6-7 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 8 ounces prepared linguine noodles (for serving)
For Garnish
- Extra red chili flakes
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add the chopped onion and spicy red pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in the crushed tomatoes along with their juices, add the 2 teaspoons of red chili flakes, white wine, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes or longer to allow the flavors to meld and develop. Meanwhile, prepare the linguine noodles according to package instructions.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Stir the reserved shrimp back into the sauce and heat through for about a minute.
- Finish with Herbs: Stir in the chopped parsley and basil leaves. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Serve: Toss the shrimp and sauce with the cooked linguine noodles. Garnish with extra red chili flakes and fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a spicy Italian-American pasta dish perfect for lovers of bold, fiery flavors.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes or omit the spicy red pepper to control the heat level to your taste.
- Using fire-roasted tomatoes can add a smoky depth to the sauce.
- Dry white wine is essential to add acidity and complexity to the dish, but can be substituted with seafood stock if avoiding alcohol.
- For best results, use fresh herbs to enhance the vibrant flavors in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1037 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg
