Description
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a bold and fiery Italian dish featuring shrimp cooked in a spicy tomato sauce made with white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Paired with linguine, this quick and easy dish is a flavorful crowd-pleaser. Perfect for dinner, itโs dairy-free and packed with zesty heat.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Fra Diavolo:
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1 lb DeLallo Linguine
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1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
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6 Tbsp DeLallo extra virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more for cooking pasta
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1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, divided
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8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1 cup dry white wine
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28 oz (1 can) DeLallo Crushed Tomatoes (drained), or 1 can diced tomatoes
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1/2 tsp granulated sugar
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for serving)
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Lemon wedges for serving
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Baguette (optional, for serving)
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Flaky sea salt for serving
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2-3 tbsp of kosher salt and cook 1 lb of DeLallo linguine to al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. -
Season the Shrimp:
Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place in a bowl. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and ยผ tsp crushed red pepper flakes. -
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sautรฉ until cooked through (about 1-2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side). Transfer shrimp to a plate and lower the heat to medium. -
Sautรฉ the Aromatics:
Add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet. Add garlic, the remaining ยพ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and oregano. Sautรฉ for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. -
Make the Fra Diavolo Sauce:
Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and bring the heat to medium-high. Let the wine reduce for about 2 minutes. Add drained diced tomatoes and sugar. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Finish the Pasta in the Skillet:
Add the cooked pasta, shrimp (with juices), ยฝ cup reserved pasta water, and ยผ cup chopped parsley to the sauce. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water if you prefer a looser sauce. Divide among 6 bowls, then serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, more parsley, lemon wedges, and optional crusty baguette. Finish with flaky sea salt, if desired.
Notes
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Make-ahead: Cook the shrimp and sauce separately and store for up to 3 days in the fridge. Make the pasta when ready to serve, then continue with Step 6.
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Leftovers: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg