This recipe for Easy Shrimp Fra Diavolo with linguine has just the right amount of heat. The bold flavors combined with shrimp, tomatoes and pasta is a mouth-watering experience you don’t want to miss.
This dish is one that is sure to impress your guests. The good thing is that it is so easy, you can have it on the table in no time. Adding a green salad and nice crunchy bread is all you need to put smiles on their faces.
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a dish that packs a punch, thanks to its spicy tomato sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Served over a bed of linguine, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal that is so simple to make.
Tips:
- For the wine, choose a dry wine like a Chardonnay or a Pinot. You don’t want to use a sweet wine because it will clash with the spiciness.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for the level of heat to your liking.
- If you want it creamy, try adding a splash of heavy cream.
- Want more seafood? You can add scallops or clams with the shrimp.
- Don’t love seafood? Make Chicken Fra Diavolo.
If you love pasta try my Penne alla Vodka with Chicken or my Authentic Italian Sunday Gravy which you can add to any of your favorite pasta.
Why should pasta cooking water be added to the sauce?
Pasta cooking water helps to loosen the sauce and allows it to cling better to the pasta due to the starches released during cooking.
Can you make Easy Shrimp Fra Diavolo in advance?
You can make the Fra Diavolo sauce up to a day in advance, just don’t add the shrimp. Refrigerate the sauce. When ready to serve, simply reheat the sauce, cook the shrimp, and combine.
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Ingredients Needed:
Large shrimp: Your protein in the dish, adding a delicate seafood flavor.
Olive oil: For sauteing the garlic and onion.
Garlic and Onion: Adds great flavor to this Italian dish.
Dry white wine: Adds a dept of flavor to the sauce.
Crushed Tomato: Is the base of the sauce.
Fresh Basil: Will add a peppery flavor and beautiful color to the sauce.
Fresh Parsley: Adds a fresh bright color.
Salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika: Seasoning for the shrimp
Salt, Italian seasoning: Extra flavoring for the sauce.
Red pepper: Adds heat and spiciness creating the “Fra Diavolo” Sauce.
Linguini Pasta: You can choose to use spaghetti as well.
Customizing Easy Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Adjust the Spice Level – If you love your food spicy, add more red pepper flakes or you can even add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Less spicy, just reduce the red pepper or you can omit it entirely.
Change up the Protein – Don’t love shrimp? Try using scallops, mussels or clams. Not a fish lover? Add some chicken breasts. Or you can just add some veggies for a delicious vegetarian meal with a spicy kick!
Step by Step Directions:
- Clean and dry the shrimp. Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet cook the shrimp, one minute on each side.
- Cook pasta according to directions on the box. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, garlic and onion. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add wine, simmer for one minute. Add tomatoes, and the rest of the seasonings. Cook on low for 20 minutes. Add the pasta water to thin the sauce.
- Place shrimp in sauce. Stir and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add pasta to the sauce and top with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Storing Leftovers:
Allow the Shrimp Fra Diavolo to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
You can freeze the sauce without pasta in a freezer safe container for up to 2 to 3 months.
Easy Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 - 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servingss 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, cleaned and de-veined
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (adjust to desired spice level)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry, then season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute per side, or until pink. Transfer the shrimp to another plate and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the chopped onion. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook for one minute.
- Pour in the white wine and cook for one minute, until reduced by about half.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, basil. parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir, cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Add the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed.
- Return the shrimp and any juices from the plate into the sauce. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, Stir and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
