Description
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian-American spicy seafood pasta dish that delivers bold, fiery flavors with a rich tomato-based sauce. This recipe features succulent large shrimp simmered in a garlicky crushed tomato sauce seasoned with red pepper flakes and white wine, served over your choice of pasta and garnished with fresh basil for a perfect balance of heat and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Serving
- Cooked pasta of your choice (such as linguine, spaghetti, or penne)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently to release their fragrant flavors without burning the garlic.
- Add tomatoes and wine: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and white wine. Stir everything together to incorporate the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer sauce: Reduce the heat slightly and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Season sauce: Season the sauce generously with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- Cook shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering sauce. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
- Serve: Spoon the spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately for a flavorful, comforting meal.
Notes
- Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness according to your heat tolerance.
- For a gluten-free option, serve over gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Fresh basil adds a lovely aromatic touch, but you can substitute with fresh parsley if preferred.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand saves time and ensures better texture.
