You’ll love this spicy Italian-American shrimp dish served on linguini, perfect for seafood lovers!
Linguini and shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian-American seafood dish that’s perfect for spice lovers. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, served on a bed of linguini. It’s easy to make and comes together in about 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for a busy weeknight cook-up! Faster and easier shrimp recipes include Shrimp and Grits, Air Fryer Shrimp, and Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta.
What is Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a spicy Italian-American seafood dish. The name “Fra Diavolo” means “brother devil” in Italian, which gives an idea of the fiery heat of this dish. It typically consists of shrimp sautéed in a spicy tomato and fra diavolo sauce, served on a bed of pasta. You can adjust the heat to your liking.
How to do
To make my Shrimp Fra Diavolo, you’ll need a large skillet and a few key ingredients, including fresh shrimp, crushed canned tomatoes, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, capers, and basil or parsley. The dish is usually served over spaghetti but I like to use linguine or fettuccine, use any other type of pasta you prefer.
variations
- Spice up: One of the great things about this dish is that it’s easy to customize to suit your personal taste preferences. If you like it extra hot, you can add more red chilli flakes to the tomato mixture. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce or omit the amount of spices.
- Shrimp: You can also experiment with different types of seafood such as scallops, lobster, clams or clams.
- Herbs: I use fresh basil because my husband loves it, but you can use fresh parsley or fresh oregano too.
- Pasta: I used linguini, but you can use spaghetti, bow ties, or any pasta shape you like. You can use wheat or gluten free.
- Low Carb Options: If you want to enjoy this as a low-carb meal, serve it over spaghetti squash or a bowl of roasted vegetables.
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Yield: 6 portions
Serving size: 2 cups
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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While the water is heating, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the garlic and cook until golden brown, about a minute.
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Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes to brown but not overcook. sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Transfer the shrimp to a plate and leave the garlic in the pan.
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Pour the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and add the celery and onions; Cook for 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and crushed red pepper and bring to a simmer.
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Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, add the pasta to the water and cook al dente according to package directions.
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Once the sauce is ready, add the shrimp and cook for another minute or two; remove from the heat and add the capers.
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Serve in a large bowl over pasta with fresh basil and fresh black pepper. Optional, parmesan cheese on the side.
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Portion: 2 cups, Calories: 385 kcal, Carbohydrates: 56 G, Protein: 29.5 G, Fat: 5 G, Saturated Fatty Acids: 1 G, Cholesterol: 182 mg, Sodium: 570 mg, Fiber: 10 G, Sugar: 9.5 G