Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a spicy, flavorful seafood pasta dish.It features shrimp simmered in a fiery tomato-garlic sauce.Quick to prepare yet rich in taste.A beloved Italian-American restaurant favorite.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and sugar if using. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce or serve shrimp and sauce over pasta.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp; they become rubbery.
- Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Use good-quality canned tomatoes for best flavour.
- Sauce thickens as it simmers.
- Best served immediately.